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Domaine Pontifical

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

France Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette

full-bodied, dry southern Rhône white with lively acidity

Facts about the wine

Winery
Domaine Pontifical
Grapes
Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette
Region
France / Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Wine style
White · White
Alcohol content
13,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Assemblage/Blend

About this wine

This Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a dry, generous white blend of Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette. Expect ripe orchard fruit, citrus, floral notes and Mediterranean herbs, carried by a broad texture and lively acidity. The exact balance and any oak influence may vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, dry southern Rhône white with lively acidity
Serving temperature
10–12 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now; stronger vintages can generally develop well over 4–7 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • ripe pear
  • peach
  • lemon zest
  • white flowers
  • fennel
  • dried herbs

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • grilled sea bass
  • cod with fennel
  • lemon and herb roast chicken
  • creamy mushroom risotto
  • soft goat’s cheese
  • Pork
  • Rich Fish
  • Maturated Cheese
  • Hard Cheese
  • Poultry
  • Cured Meat

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2001
  • 1998
  • 1996
  • 1993
  • 1991
  • 1989
  • 1987

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20198 Sep 2026

About Domaine Pontifical

There is limited widely verifiable information available on Domaine Pontifical itself. The wine comes from Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the southern Rhône, an appellation best known for robust reds but also capable of producing distinctive white blends. Whites from this area often combine Mediterranean ripeness, herbal complexity and a food-friendly structure.

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This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.