2024 Famille Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc "Cuvée Spécial Vieilles Clairettes", Rhône Valley, France 1.5L MAG

ABOUT THIS WINE

Produced from exceptionally old Clairette vines, this cuvée showcases one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most traditional white varieties in a particularly focused and age-worthy style. The old vines contribute concentration and depth, while the limestone and varied stony soils of the appellation lend structure and mineral tension. Fermented and matured with a restrained approach that preserves the natural character of the fruit, the wine balances generous texture with freshness and savory complexity. The 2024 vintage highlights Clairette’s ability to produce a white of both elegance and longevity, and the 1.5L magnum format is particularly well suited to extended cellaring.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Famille Isabel Ferrando is the estate of Isabel Ferrando, whose Domaine de Saint-Préfert has become one of the most admired names in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Ferrando is deeply committed to old vines, organic and biodynamic principles, and expressing the individuality of exceptional vineyard parcels. Her wines combine the richness and power of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with remarkable finesse, freshness, and precision. The estate’s focus on traditional varieties—including rare old Clairette vines—has helped preserve an important part of the appellation’s heritage while producing wines of extraordinary character and aging potential.