Pale yellow color with hints of green, aromas of white flowers (may blossom, honeysuckle).
The palate is pleasantly balanced between liveliness and roundness, which brings out characteristics of dried apricot, honey and elderberry. A Châteauneuf du Pape white displaying a great finesse.
Best between 1 and 8 years.
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| Item Number | Unit | Units/Case | Type | UPC - bottle | SCC - case | SRP/Unit |
| F1EE137239RWM | 750ml | 12 | Glass | 7 84585 00044 9 | 1 07 84585 00044 6 | $46.99 |
Soil types
Soils are made of clay-sand and limestone. Thanks to the northern orientation, the soil is always very well aerated, allowing Roussane and Clairette to mature in great conditions without losing freshness, which is a key point in obtaining high quality grapes.
Winemaking & aging
Whole-bunch pressing. Vinification in stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation temperature controlled at 15°C.
"Pale brilliant straw. High-pitched aromas of lemon zest, Anjou pear, anise and white flowers, backed by a hint of smoky minerality. Densely packed but lithe in character, displaying very good clarity to the mineral-drenched orchard fruit, citrus zest and honeysuckle flavors. The floral note carries emphatically through the finish, which lingers with impressive, mineral-driven persistence. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (October 2018), 93 pts
"A ripe, honeyed blend of 60% Clairette and 40% Roussanne, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Le Miocene offers scents of tangerines and pineapples on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with those tropical, citrusy notes framed by crisp acids and buttressed by ample concentration. Fine stuff for drinking over the next couple of years, possibly longer. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 238, August 31st 2018), 92 pts
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (October 2018), 93 pts
"This estate makes two brilliant whites. Notes of citrus blossom, white peach, and tangerine all emerge from the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Le Miocène, and it's balanced, clean, and medium-bodied. Drink it over the coming couple of years. This cuvée is 60% Clairette and 40% Roussanne."
- Jeb Dunnuck (October 2017), 91 pts
"A 60-40 blend of Clairette and Roussanne, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Le Miocene is a crisp, clean, fresh interpretation of the appellation. It's medium to full-bodied, with pristine notes of melon and citrus that come to a refreshing, lime-tinged finish. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 233, October 2017), 90 pts
- Vinous ("Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc: Moving Out of the Shadows ", June 2017), 91 pts
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 227, October 28th 2016), 90 pts
"White Châteauneuf is not that common, and if you can find this you'll shock your friends in a blind tasting ..."
- Decanter (Fine wine for Christmas – Châteauneuf-du-Pape, November 26th 2016), 93 pts
"The 'Le Miocene' Blanc is a relativly new project from the Jaume family started back in 2013, made from a blend of 50% Clairette, 30% Roussanne and 20% Grenache Blanc. It offers vibrant aromas of bright with aromas of white flowers, citrus and fresh mineral. This shows impressive balance and weight through the palate into the long, fresh, and acidic finish. Drinking well now but will get even better as it evolves with some bottle age. (Best 2016-2027) - M.D."
- International Wine Report (September 2015), 92 pts
"Stylish, with a caressing brioche hint that underscores the core of creamed yellow apple, white peach and almond flavors. The long finish lets the fruit play out. Drink now through 2016.—J.M."
- Wine Spectator 's Insider (June 25th 2015), 91 pts
"While this estate's reds get most of the glory, they produce a number of high-quality whites. The 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, which is made from 60% Roussanne and 40% Clairette, is lively, fresh and focused, with firm apple blossom, citrus, lime and hints of minerality. It shows the freshness of the vintage, yet still has solid depth and richness to its fruit. It will be better in another six months or so and have 3-4 years of prime drinking. I've no doubt it will evolve for much longer as well if you're so inclined. - Jeb Dunnuck"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue 215, October 2014), 91 pts
Wine Advocate (Issue #209, October 2013), 91 pts
Go To Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Wine Advocate (Issue #203, October 2012), 92 pts
Go To Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Both Grand Veneur and Clos de Sixte vineyards are grown in accordance with certified organic agricultural practices. The soils are maintained exclusively by light plowing and fertilized with vegetal compost. The vines are only sprayed when there are justified risks to the health of the vines, and only organic-permitted treatments are used. Yields are low, or kept under control by green-harvesting. This method, carried out by hand in summer, provides optimum sun exposure for the best clusters and enables the winery to be selective on both quantity and quality of the grapes. Harvesting is by hand, from pruning the leaves to aerate the clusters to picking and sorting grapes and selecting only the best to press.
"The Jaume family continues to releases a massive lineup of high quality wines from throughout the Southern Rhône. In 2013 they purchased the Chateau Mazane estate in Vacqueyras, and while a large portion of their Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue came from this estate, they now also release a 100% estate Vacqueyras Chateau Mazane that’s all from the new property. It’s a cellar selection over the Grande Garrigue and sees a slightly different élevage, but I find the quality between the two cuvees similar. The only other new change is the addition of the Le Miocène label to their traditional red and white Châteauneuf du Pape releases. Le Miocène translates to “beginning of an era”, but there is no change to the actual wine. At the end of the day, you can’t go wrong here and the portfolio is packed with both quality and value. - Jeb Dunnuck"