"The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Les Safres checks in at 14.98% alcohol. A short élevage of four months in stainless steel neatly preserved the vivid freshness. Combining fragrant honeysuckle, yellow apple, lime flesh and white peach aromas, the medium- to full-bodied 2023 closes with persistence on the sapid finale. Production totaled only 2,593 bottles." -Nicolas Greinacher
Robert Parker
RP94
"With notes of white peach, verbena, spices, lemon oil and honeysuckle, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Les Safres possesses a medium-bodied, round and enveloping structure built around a sappy texture and bright acids that segue into a long, mineral and saline finish. This blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne and 30% Clairette, matured for four months in stainless steel, is produced at only 2,500 bottles and could age gracefully over the next 20 years (if you have the patience!)." -Yohan Castaing
