Famille Perrin’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Sinards” Blanc 2024 is a small-production white from a house better known for its Southern Rhône reds and for Château de Beaucastel. White Châteauneuf-du-Pape remains relatively uncommon, and Perrin positions this cuvée as a rare bottling made in “very limited quantities” from a roughly 2.5-hectare clos in the appellation, overseen by the Beaucastel team. The site is described as classic Châteauneuf terrain, with rounded galets over clay that help grapes reach full ripeness while retaining freshness.

The 2024 blend is built around Grenache Blanc and Clairette, supported by Roussanne; critic material also cites a “touch” of Picpoul. In the cellar, the estate reports gentle pressing, cold settling without additives, and fermentation by variety, moving quickly into 600-liter demi-muid barrels. Aging continues for several months in those larger oak vessels with regular lees stirring to build texture, followed by light fining before bottling. Alcohol is listed at 14.5%, which is typical of the appellation’s naturally sunny profile.

The standout published review is excellent. James Suckling rates the 2024 “Les Sinards” Blanc 94 points, writing that “the power and freshness of this wine are a delightful combination.” He emphasizes aromatic lift—“intense aromas of candied orange slices and delicate orange blossoms”—and notes that the palate manages both richness and line, with “balanced creaminess and freshness in the finish.” Suckling also calls out “a positive touch of bitterness,” a detail that often reads as a refreshing, food-friendly edge rather than a flaw in warm-climate whites. His recommendation is straightforward: “Drink or hold.”

For buyers seeking a serious, full-bodied Rhône white with both breadth and brightness, this 2024 appears to deliver, with the added appeal of scarcity and a strong critical result.