Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2012 brand_Barone Pizzini silky taste and a reserved

silky taste and a reserved alcoholic finish

but this vintage is on the ripe side and I’d reduce the drinking window by a few years

which crops out occasionally

Ruby red in color with amaranthine nuances and a rich medium deep color

leaving nutty

Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2012 brand_Barone Pizzini silky taste and a reserved2012 Chteauneuf du Pape Blanc (aged for eight months in 70% stainless steel tanks and 30% wooden barrels): Brilliant yellow. Powerful aromas of dried citrus and pit fruits, pear skin, melon and honey; smoky mineral and floral nuances build with air. Pliant, palatestaining pit fruit and orchard fruit flavors are lifted and sharpened by a suggestion of bitter citrus pith. Shows impressive depth as well as vivacity, finishing on a very persistent mineral