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making chateauneuf du pape

Each year I try various combinations of grapes in an attempt to make a good chateauneuf du pape. While the reds that I can get my hands on are good (usually syrah, grenache, and if I'm lucky, mourvedre, I've never been able to get any of the authentic white grapes to blend in (Rousanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picardin ).

Anybody have any ideas about which white grapes might be a good complement to my 3 red grapes? I want to produce something that's not as heavy as a pure red blend, and something that might be drinkable a bit quicker.

Thanks,

Lee

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LG1111
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I often use a little Viognier Lee. Lum Del Mar, California, USA

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Lum

If you have some white wine you have made from various grapes (I generally have 4 or 5) you might try blending a bit with your previous attempts. It might give you some direction.

Ray

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Ray

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