Clos du Mont Olivet Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc 2019

Marked on the nose by scents of crushed stones, peppery spice and honeyed pineapple, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a broad, generous example of the appellation's white wines. Full-bodied and nearly creamy in texture, it adds hints of underripe peach, ripe pear and lime on the mouth-coating finish.

Lots of pretty pear, lemon blossom, spice, and a kiss of minerality emerge from the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc from Mont-Olivet. It hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a pure, elegant texture, nicely integrated acidity, and a juicy finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It’s a beautifully done white made in a relatively forward, fleshy, already delicious style, and I suspect it’s best enjoyed over the coming 2-4 years.