ROTEM & MOUNIR SAOUMA Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Magis' Blanc 2020

About This Wine

#100 in Wine Spectator's TOP 100 2024

The name "Magis" meaning "much, much more" in Latin was carefully chosen by Saouma, as they hold high standards for the quality of their white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, and Bourboulenc is aged for two years in barrels from the Jupilles forest (Pays de Loire) and spends another two years maturing on the lees, with regular stirring. Despite being a rarity at only 3% of Châteauneuf wines, Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Magis 2020 is already drawing comparisons to top white Burgundy crus for its depth and mineral character. The wine has a dry and rich texture with distinct flavors of yellow apple, yellow plum, and white peach, accented by notes of shortbread, macadamia nut, and verbena. The finish is impressive yet maintains a clean and sharp profile, leaving a lingering