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"Intense, rich and remarkably focused, this offers stunning purity of fruit, such as Jonagold apple and Cavaillon melon, along with enticing heather honey, roasted macadamia nut, orange blossom and dried persimmon notes, all laid over a dense but brilliantly defined palate. The nearly endless finish of beeswax and buttered brioche is absolutely fantastic. Drink now or hold for a decade. Perhaps the best white produced here to date."

"The 2011 Blanc is high aromatic yet refreshing. Honey and melon combine with a crisp clean finish."

"The stunning 2006 Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc possesses aromas of acacia flowers, honeysuckle, melon, quince, and orange marmalade. Amazingly, this brilliant example of white Chateauneuf du Pape should last for 10-20 years." Reviewed by Robert Parker.

"Light straw. Honeysuckle, orange blossom, pineapple, ginger, clove, lemon zest. Honey, crisp acidity, sea air, fresh citrus, white peach, nice tannins."