Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France

A benchmark white from the historic vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 2022 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Blanc is a radiant expression of southern Rhône winemaking heritage. Crafted by the 13th generation of the Quiot family, this estate-grown blend showcases opulence, freshness, and deep-rooted tradition, all drawn from vines averaging 40 years of age across the region’s mosaic of clay, sand, and limestone soils.

Product Details:

• Vintage: 2022
• Producer: Domaine du Vieux Lazaret (Famille Quiot)
• Region: Rhône Valley, France
• Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
• Varietals: Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne
• Vine Age: Average 40 years
• Soil Type: Clay, sand, limestone
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Closure: Natural cork
• Farming: Family-owned and estate-grown, hand-harvested
• Vinification: Pneumatic pressing, static cold settling, matured on the lees for 4 months; no malolactic fermentation

Sensory Description:

Bright and full of southern sun, this white Rhône blend is opulent on the nose and palate. Ripe yellow peach, golden apple, and green melon rise above toasted almond and herbal accents. A touch of white florals and spice lend lift, while the wine’s lees-aged creaminess is balanced by a firm streak of minerality and citrus-zest acidity. The texture is silky and viscous, revealing layered complexity with every sip.

Awards & Accolades:

• 91 Points – Wine Spectator (2022)
• 91+ Points – Consistent scores across the last six vintages

Winemaker's Background:

For over two centuries, the Quiot family has been a fixture in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Domaine du Vieux Lazaret represents its dedication to preserving tradition while refining excellence. Now led by siblings Jean-Baptiste and Florence Quiot, the estate encompasses more than 200 acres, with 24 acres devoted to white varieties. As one of the few domaines to use all 13 permitted varietals, their wines are a living embodiment of the Rhône’s legacy and terroir.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 50–55°F (10–13°C). This wine is a sublime match for lobster tail, halibut with lemon butter, puff pastry appetizers, garlic-chive goat cheese, or herb-roasted chicken. Its bright acidity and lush fruit make it versatile enough for both festive meals and refined pairings.

Richly textured, refreshingly vibrant, and steeped in heritage, the 2022 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc offers a rare and thrilling white Rhône experience that speaks to the depth and diversity of this historic terroir.