Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc Beauvenir other_regions The 2000 Barolo Bricco Rocche

The 2000 Barolo Bricco Rocche is fragrant with important aromas of roses

In this tasting

but then there was this 2018 The Armagh Shiraz

plum and violets that complement well the mouth coating and relatively fine mineral-driven flavors

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc Beauvenir other_regions The 2000 Barolo Bricco RoccheThe new wood has been pared back in the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir, a 70 30 blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc aged predominantly in demi muids, with 15% going into new barriques. Hints of oaky spice accent pineapple and lime notes on the nose, while the medium to full bodied palate is rich and silky in texture, even a trifle phenolic on the finish in its youth. This should be even better in another year or two.