The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc les Hauts de Barville is predominantly Grenache Blanc (80%), vinified and matured in stainless steel. This medium to full-bodied wine exudes mandarin orange essence, but it also includes hints of gingery-peppery spice and citrus pith on the long, briny finish. Drink it young, while it retains a sense of freshness.
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