Domaine de la Janasse Domaine de la Janasse Prestige Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2020 750ml

Even better, and flirting with perfection, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Prestige Blanc is 60% Roussanne and 20% each of Grenache Blanc and Clairette, aged in 50% new demi-muids. Truly sensational notes of tangerines, quince, white flowers, smoke, and crushed stone emerge from the glass, and it’s full-bodied, with a Grand Cru Burgundy-like sense of minerality, perfect balance, and a great finish. There are fewer than 200 cases produced, but this is world class in every way. It too will evolve for 20–25+ years. (Jeb Dunnuck)

Not terribly expressive on the nose, but long and focused. The oak works as a tight corset, shaping the wine and pulling in any excess weight. Remarkably fresh and vibrant, with a tight mineral seam and a little dab of fresh cream on the long finish, alongside fresh pear and nutmeg. Try to keep this for a while before opening, until at least 2025. (Drink between 2023-2035)

Mostly barrel-fermented Roussanne, with some Clairette and Grenache Blanc, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Prestige offers up charming aromas of toast, melon, white peach and lime. It's medium to full-bodied, slightly honeyed and generous, yet it remains refreshing and long on the finish.