92Points

“Coming in at eye level with the 2023 I tasted last year, the 2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Réservée shows well, offering pronounced aromas of dried chamomile, straw, honeysuckle and crushed rocks. Refined and complex, this medium- to full-bodied white is framed by bright acidity, showcasing elegance and vitality over power. It closes with a gentle phenolic bite on the long, sapid finish. This can be enjoyed right out of the gate.”