93 Points From Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous
"A single-varietal Clairette, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Les Clairettes de Gabriel aged for nine months in 50/50 new and old oak barriques. Prominent straw, lemon peel, crushed flower, apple skin, cedar and discrete vanilla notes are all brought forward. Full-bodied, rich and expressive, this is an excellent white Châteauneuf from Château de Vaudieu. It closes with good length on the layered finale."
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The 2022 Château Vaudieu "Les Clairettes de Gabriel" is a distinctive white wine from the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley, France. This wine is particularly notable for being made entirely from Clairette, a traditional and somewhat rare grape variety in the region, which adds a unique character to the wine. Château Vaudieu, with its rich history and dedication to quality, has crafted a wine that is both elegant and expressive, reflecting the potential of Clairette in a region known for its powerful reds.
