Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc Vieilles Clairettes (Dom. Saint-Perfert)•2022

This 2022 Famille Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Clairettes is a luminous, tightly focused white that layers ripe pineapple, quince, pear and yellow apple with floral tones and a touch of smoke and spice. The palate is medium to full in weight yet strikingly precise, driven by citrusy acidity, mineral cut and a gentle savory note, finishing long, saline and beautifully composed. A rare example of Clairette with both generosity and real tension, it feels built for the table and for aging.