2022 Tranche Pape Blanc

The Tranche Cellars Pape Blanc 2022 is a white Rhône-style blend produced from estate-grown grapes at the Tranche Estate Blue Mountain Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley of Washington State.

Blend Composition:

• Roussanne: 26%
• Grenache Blanc: 20%
• Viognier: 19%
• Clairette Blanche: 14%
• Marsanne: 11%
• Picpoul: 10%

Profile & Characteristics:

• Flavor & Aroma: Features notes of citrus, stone fruit, and white flowers, with a crisp and flinty structure balanced by barrel fermentation and lees aging.
• Appellation: Walla Walla Valley (Columbia Valley), Washington.
• Drinking Window: Recommended drinking range starts around 2023–2028 depending on storage.
• Food Pairings: Pairs well with roasted chicken, seafood in cream sauces, grilled vegetables, goat cheese, and feta.