2023 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Rhone, France (750ml) Blended Bourbon Whiskey and pepper

and pepper

enveloping the palate like fine cashmere

but it does not reach the stunning heights achieved in the knock-out 2013 vintage

Picpoul Blanc

along with notes of warm toasted oak that add depth and length to the finish

2023 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Rhone, France (750ml) Blended Bourbon Whiskey and pepperWINEMAKER NOTES: Light yellow gold. Attractive, multifaceted aroma, youthful and moderately full, showing a mlange of quince and fennel complemented by a toasted note. The palate reveals more, notably ripe yellow fruits, spice and herbal highlights. At first open, the wine falls off slightly, then continues to reveal a persistent aromatic conclusion. Well integrated acidity surfaces at the end together with a mouth coating texture. Easily the best