Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2024

97 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide: "A benchmark in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos des Papes, despite its name, is based on 24 plots spread across the appellation's terroirs, including seven iconic hectares on the Crau plateau. For twenty years, its consistency has commanded respect. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, which accounts for 10% of the planted area, is also remarkable: made from a blend of six grape varieties in equal proportions, it seduces with its freshness, balance, and surprising aging potential. A top-tier estate, faithful to its convictions, style, and terroir. (2026)"

96 points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "Crafted from six different grape varieties in equal proportions, the 2024 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is exquisite, wafting from the glass with aromas of flowers, herbs, almonds, pear and peach. Medium- to full-bodied, round and sappy, it’s fleshy with a lively core of fruit, terrific mid-palate plenitude and a long, ethereal, somewhat chalky finish lifted by a beautiful bitterness and a saline aftertaste. Drink: 2025-2045. (Oct 2025)"

96 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The lively 2024 white reveals almost verdant notes. On the palate, dense fruit animates this muscular, invigorating white, carried by fruit with great sapidity and sculpted depth. (2026)"

95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A richer style of white from Vincent, the 2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc offers honeyed melon, ripe citrus, flowers, and mint on the nose. It's medium-bodied on the palate, with a pure, layered mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This beauty will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. Drink 2029-2045. (11/11/25)"

94 points James Suckling: "A textural, flavorful and herb-tinged white with notes of dried lemons, white peaches, anise, warm herbs and quince. Medium-bodied with a well-rounded, polished and flavorful development on the palate. Lovely lemon character to the long, mouthwatering and textural finish, with a touch of anise and almond paste. Drink or hold. (4/9/25)"

93 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "Bottled in February 2025, the 2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc spent a mere five months in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees. Ripe pear, yellow apple and a touch of honeysuckle rise up from the glass. Medium-bodied and elegant yet sufficiently concentrated, the 2024 is a wonderful white Clos des Papes, packing subtle phenolic grip on the sapid termination. This comes with secure aging potential. Drink: 2026-2039. (Oct 2025)"