Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee Marie-Léoncie 1998

The color is very dense, almost gold. notes of mango and poached pear.  vanilla custard, brioche and salty minerality as well as a beautifully rich texture.

Country/Region: Cotes du Rhone, France 

Grape Variety:  90% Roussanne 10% Clairette

Terroir : Age of the vines: 60+ years The white vines are mostly on Urgonian limestones located on the Western side of the estate. This provides wines with excellent minerality. Exposure: Mostly South-West Altitude: 40-100 meters

Bottle Size: 750ml

Ratings:  Jeb Dunnuck 90+ | Jancis Robinson 17/20 | Robert Parker 93-95