2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château de Vaudieu

• Style: Pale gold, mineral-edged Southern Rhône white blend
• Taste: Honeysuckle, stone fruit, toasted brioche, creamy mouthfeel
• Food: Shellfish, roasted chicken, creamy cheese, spicy Asian cuisine
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, aperitivo
• Serve: Now through 2028; 14% abv, natural cork

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pour this pale gold wine and discover real presence on the palate—lively, mineral-edged, and built around fresh stone fruit that rewards slow sipping. The structure marries Grenache Blanc's aromatic lift with Roussanne's fuller body and waxy texture, creating an interplay without heaviness. Honeysuckle and toasted brioche rise on the nose, while the palate stays bright and mineral, tempered by a creamy mouthfeel that invites another glass.

The Winery — Château de Vaudieu

An 18th-century estate in the hands of the Bréchet family for more than 50 years, Vaudieu sits on prized vineyard land just east of the town—galets roulés (famous river stones) and limestone flint that demand careful attention. Laurent Bréchet and daughter Elise now steward 70 hectares across the region. The name itself, meaning 'Valley of God', reflects the growers' respect for their corner of the Rhône. The 2024 vintage presented challenges—cool nights early, heat later—yet the fruit emerged with unusual balance. Hand-sorting in cool morning hours, gentle pressing, and nine months in French oak shaped a richer profile than many whites from the appellation, without sacrificing freshness. At 14% abv with natural cork closure, this wine is made to age gently and evolve, though it rewards drinking now.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the kind of wine that opens up over roasted chicken with cream sauce, soft cheeses, or simply good bread and seafood—think scallops, crab, or smoked fish. Its mineral backbone also bridges spicy Asian cuisine and light salads. Drink now through the next three to four years. Natural cork means sediment may appear over time; decant gently if needed. Explore more from our Châteauneuf-du-Pape selection and discover why this appellation's white wines deserve as much attention as its reds. See how Grenache Blanc and Roussanne perform across Fruity & Aromatic White Wine choices throughout France.