Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
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Paul-Vincent Avril makes stunning Châteauneuf at his family estate, with high scores every year. The 2007 was a full-score 100! A perfectionist and a Burgundy lover, he blends all his tiny parcels to make this amazingly complex, multi layered red.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Crimson Purple
- Grenache-based blend
- 11.625 Units
- 15.5% ABV
- 31 December 2035
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Cherry and raspberry, lush and creamy, full bodied, complex, herbal
Aroma
Kirsch liqueur, herbal garrigue, jam, spice and earth
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
The Avril family have been making wines in Châteauneuf du Pape since the start of the 18th century and their Clos des Papes, founded in 1896, is a benchmark for the appellation. The estate is spread across 24 plots encompassing rocky soils, sand, limestone and gravel, with each contributing to the wine’s renowned complexity. It is only released if the vintage is deemed good enough. Fermented in stainless steel, then aged in large wooden foudres for up to 15 months, and bottled without filtration for maximum body, this wine is all about fruit. Clos des Papes is known for its ageing potential and while the highly regarded 2016 has plenty of that, it’s also approachable now. Decant early and serve with hearty casseroles, roast meats or game.
The Avril family have been making wines in Châteauneuf du Pape since the start o...
Complex garrigue and anise notes, a blend of cherry, peach and blueberry fruit, lush, creamy texture
Joe Czerwinski
Wine Advocate
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