Matt Walls, Decanter Quite introspective for now, mostly just the nutty oak showing itself on the nose. Distinctly savoury, dry and medium-bodied palate. There's plenty of extract, giving it a saline impression on the very long finish, where flavours of cinnamon spice, apple and quince intermingle. A good sense of finesse, this could be exceptional in time. Grown on sandy soils and aged in new barriques. 95 Points
Ripe pineapple, honeyed citrus, and some toasty nuances all define the bouquet of the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Barberini Blanc, another pure, brilliantly balanced, incredibly impressive white from this estate that does everything right. This always is a richer styled white, but it holds onto a wonderful sense of freshness and purity and has a great finish. 95 Points
