Chante Cigale Chateauneuf du Pape blanc Tradition 2021

-- Tipp JoS: „14,00 % vol; mittleres Goldgelb, klar und strahlend; im Duft offen und direkt, mit Aromen von Wiesenblumen, weißen Blüten, Zitrusfrüchten, dezenten Anklängen von Mandeln und Nüssen, etwas gelbe Früchte; am Gaumen, intensiv, kraftvoll, dennoch mit guter Frische, sehr mineralisch, mundwässernd, vielschichtig, interessant, Mineralien, steinige Anklänge, komplex, sehr langer Abgang. Mit Luft kommt auch ein aromatisches Element dazu, verändert sich ständig. Unbedingt Dekantieren. Zalto Burgunder-Glas. Jeweils 20 % Bourboulenc, Clairette, Brenache Blanc, Picpoul, Roussanne. Biologischer Anbau.“
- 92 Punkte WINESPECTATOR: „A seductive white, offering an expressive mix of honeycomb, quince, ginger and yellow apple edged in salty mineral, with a note of brioche. The full palate shows nice restraint, with a firming beam of bitter pith and salty minerality. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Bourboulenc and Clairette. Drink now through 2030. 2,000 cases made.“
- 90 Punkte, JEB DUNNUCK (11/2022): „The 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is rock-solid, with bright aromatics of tart pineapple, lemon curd, and some honeyed apple to go with a medium-bodied, clean, vibrant style on the palate. It shows the cooler, fresher style of the vintage and is nicely balanced.“
- jancisrobinson.com, Alistair Cooper MW: „20% Grenache Blanc, 20% Picpoul Blanc, 20% Bourboulenc, 20% Roussanne, 20% Clairette. Matured in stainless-steel tanks (80%) and a mixture of new and old barriques, demi-muids and concrete eggs for six months.
Tasted blind. Russet apple, honey and spiced fruit. Ripe, rich style with good weight of fruit, peach and pear. Ginger and chamomile with a fresh finish. Attractive. 2024-2030.“

Bewertung für den Jahrgang 2017:

 - 92 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, Joe Czerwinski: "Almost as good as the stellar 2016, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is full-bodied, plump and round, with lashings of pineapple, tangerine and lime-like aromas and flavors. An equal-parts blend of Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc and Roussanne, made mostly in stainless steel, it finishes long, crisp and mouthwatering."

Bewertung für den Jahrgang 2016:

- 93 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE: "Completing a clean sweep of excellent ratings, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a medium to full-bodied, plump, succulent blend of 25% each Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, 20% Clairette and 5% Picpoul Blanc, 70% of which was vinified and aged in stainless steel. Orange sherbet aromas give way to mixed citrus, but they're all backed by zesty, briny complexity and fabulous length."

Bewertung für den Jahrgang 2015:

- 91 Punkte VINOUS Antonio Galloni: "Limpid yellow. Intense orchard and pit fruit aromas on the mineral-accented nose, along with a floral note that builds as the wine opens up. Round and fleshy yet energetic, offering sappy pear, white peach and orange flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. The floral quality repeats strongly on the long, silky finish, which leaves behind notes of dusty minerals and pear nectar."

- 92 Punkte FALSTAFF: "Mittleres Grüngelb, Silberreflexe. Zarter Blütenhonig, ein Hauch von Steinobst, ein Hauch von Gewürzen, etwas Quittengelée. Saftig, feine weiße Fruchtnuancen, finessenreiche Säurestruktur, harmonisch, frisch und ausgewogen, bleibt haften, ein eleganter Speisenbegleiter."