Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023Clos des Papes stands as a benchmark estate in Chteauneuf du Pape. It was founded under its current name in 1896 by Paul Avril and is today directed by Paul Vincent Avril. Rather than pursuing innovation for its own sake, the domaine has refined traditional practices with quiet rigor and unwavering fidelity to terroir. "The Clos des Papes white 2023 is quite floral, but still also has citrus notes, more specifically grapefruit, and a touch of anise.