The 2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is the first to show a touch of evolution in the color as well as a hint of maturity in its more mature notes of white flowers, figs, licorice, white truffle, and citrus aromas and flavors. Supple, pure, elegant and layered, it’s drinking brilliantly today and is a fabulous white from this appellation.

Clos Saint-Jean’s white wines continue to improve with each vintage. Their finest to date is the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, a 500-case blend of equal parts Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc that is aged half in barrel and half in tank. It reveals plenty of honeysuckle, tangerine, white currant and quince notes in its full-bodied personality. Drink it over the next 2-4 years. - Robert Parker