A blend of 45% Grenache, 25% Clairette, 20% Roussanne and 10% Bourboulenc, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Grands Classiques is a bit neutral on the nose, revealing just restrained lime notes and hints of white peach and melon. One-fourth was fermented and matured in new oak, giving this medium to full-bodied wine an expansive feel on the palate that gradually grows in stature to finish long and citrusy. Drink date: 2023-2026. (Joe Czerwinski,Other,May 16, 2024) A blend of 45% Grenache, 25% Clairette, 20% Roussanne and 10% Bourboulenc, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Grands Classiques is a bit neutral on the nose, revealing just restrained lime notes and hints of white peach and melon. One-fourth was fermented and matured in new oak, giving this medium to full-bodied wine an expansive feel on the palate that gradually grows in stature to finish long and citrusy. Drink date: 2023-2026. (Joe Czerwinski,Other,May 16, 2024) 750 mL bottle