Chateau La Nerthe, Beauvenir Blanc, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Drinking side-by-side with its tradition blanc in blind. There is no doubt this special blanc cuvee is a notch higher than its Tradition brother with higher concentration of white fruits, supple texture with higher viscosity and stronger Burgundian-like honeysuckle/wax aromatic profile. Don't get me wrong its Tradition brother is drinking beautifully and definitely it's a top wine (94-96) in the tradition category. This special cuvee is pre-dominantly Roussane which imparts the beautiful opulent nose with honeysuckle; whereas its Tradition brother …

Tried at a tasting event. I don't know how long before it's been opened. In the glass, after 15 minutes or so, aroma became very strong. Taste very rich, complex, fulfilling. One of the best white wine I've ever had.

JD