So as a lunch we went with a Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, 2011. There were older offerings, but I am fond of the young CdP whites. Juliette Avril is a relatively old family run domaine.
www.juillietteavril.com
The wine is a pale yellow, with a hint of green.
The nose shows white flowers, ripe pears, and white peach.
The taste follows the nose, with a wonderfully balanced and crisp acidity.
Cepage is Grenache, Roussanne, Clairette, and Bourboulenc.
This is a wine we consistently have liked and drunk young, although the producer indicates it can age for several years.
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