"The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc La Fontaine exhibits plenty of honey, floral (especially rose petals), marmalade and tangerine skin characteristics in a full-bodied, rich, pure, well-structured and delineated style. Drink it over the next 3-4 years."
Wine Advocate (Issue #203, October 2012), 95 pts
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"Even better, and one of the top 2-3 whites in the vintage, the Grand Veneur 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape La Fontaine Blanc is an off-the-hook effort that gives up mineral-laced notions of citrus, rose petal, white peach and honey to go with a medium to full-bodied, rich, layered and brilliantly focused profile on the palate. It will stand up to any number of high end white burgundies and should not be missed! Drink now-2017. -JD"
Wine Advocate (Issue #209, October 2013), 94pts
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"Their top white is the 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape La Fontaine Blanc. A blend of 100% Roussanne that's aged 10% in small barrels (the majority is in stainless steel), it's a classy, balanced and medium to full-bodied beauty that gives up classic buttered citrus, white peach, melon and spice. Like the classic cuvée, this will gain a touch more richness and flesh with another 6-12 months in bottle, and drink nicely for 3-4 years at a minimum. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 215, October 2014), 93 pts
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"A luxury white cuvée of pure Roussanne fermented in wood, this is full bodied, with an ripe, honeyed feel. Notes of toast and baking spices add complexity to the pear and pineapple flavors, lingering elegantly on the finish. Drink now–2021."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (September 2017), 92 pts
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"A broad, creamy, flattering style, with a macadamia nut frame around creamed melon, plantain, yellow apple and butter notes. Well-buried acidity lets the finish linger. Drink now through 2018. 300 cases made."
- Wine Spectator (October 2016), 92 pts
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"The 2014 'La Fontaine' Blanc is made from 100% Roussane. It has a very pretty aromas of quince, ripe lemon, honey, tropical fruit, followed by underlining notes of vanilla, wild flowers and herbs which all come together beautifully in the glass. The rich texture is well balanced and shows a lovely touch of acidity adding freshness. The finish is long and simply delicious. This is already outstanding, and also shows lots of potential for an even brighter future over the next decade plus. (Best 2017-2027) - M.D."
- International Wine Report (September 2015), 93 pts
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"A bigger, richer wine, the 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape La Fontaine Blanc is still aging in barrel and is marginally darker in color than the classic white. Buttered apples, brioche, honeycomb and hint of orange blossom emerge from this full-bodied, concentrated, seriously textured white that has moderate acidity and tons of fruit. It will be interesting to see how this comes together, but it has serious potential. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 227, October 28th 2016), 92-94+ pts
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