Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc Clos La Roquete 2017 skus_7111840 with its core of citrus

with its core of citrus

citrus skin

citrus and minerals

chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish

Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc Clos La Roquete 2017 skus_7111840 with its core of citrusNot to be overlooked are the white wines from the estate. The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos La Roquete comes from a three hectare plot divided equally among Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Roussanne. The grapes undergo fermentation using indigenous yeasts in oak vessels of varying sizes, no more than 10% of which are new. The result is a medium bodied, slightly honeyed wine with notions of melon, tangerine and pineapple and a fresh, lime zest