France

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Medium

Cork

White

When it comes to excellence in white Châteauneuf, Chante Cigale springs to mind immediately. This is an old family-owned estate that’s currently crewed by a young team led by Alexandre Favier. Both of their white Châteauneufs performed well, but on the day it was the eminently classic Tradition bottling that made the biggest impression. A blend of 20% each of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Piquepoul Blanc, harvested by hand and fermented in a mix of stainless steel, oak and concrete eggs. Matt Walls: Lovely rich pear and quince on the nose. Full-bodied, opulent, broad-shouldered. Lovely depth and balance. A genuine Châteauneuf. Heather Dougherty: Lovely balance of rich, ripe fruit, a rounded texture and herbal freshness on the palate. Fresh green herbs, greengage fruit. Mouthwatering finish. Alexandre Freguin: Brilliant wine with some very noble preserved fruit aromas. Well-balanced structure. Layers of complexity on the palate. Very good.

Clairette

Roussanne

Grenache Blanc

Domaine Chante Cigale, Tradition Blanc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France, 2024

When it comes to excellence in white Châteauneuf, Chante Cigale springs to mind immediately. This is an old family-owned estate 

Domaine Chante Cigale, Tradition Blanc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France, 2024

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