Even better than the Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, the richer, more concentrated 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes comes from a single parcel of vines located beside the Chateau that were planted in 1909. Full-bodied, rich, gorgeously concentrated and textured, with fabulous notes of orange blossom, buttered citrus, marmalade and honey, it will be up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. It’s worth noting that since 2009, the estate has changed the viticulture with regards to their whites, moving to slightly larger yields, with the goal of making a more elegant white that ages more predictably.
100+-year-old Roussanne giving very small yields and harvested 2 weeks after the younger vines. Really powerful, this jumps out of the glass. Richly honeyed pear, with mango, honeycomb and some floral hints - honeysuckle. Very full and rounded, with perilously low but effectively balanced acidity. Alcohol also appears in balance. Long, rich, a good vintage all round for this cuvée.
Maturity Ready 2024 - 2042
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