Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
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Paul-Vincent Avril makes stunning Châteauneuf at his family estate, with high scores every year. A perfectionist and a Burgundy lover, he blends all his tiny parcels to make this amazingly complex, multi-layered red. Given 98 points by Decanter.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Crimson Purple
- Grenache-based blend
- 11.25 Units
- 15% ABV
- 31 December 2037
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Full-bodied, complex layers of lush raspberry, cherry and bergamot
Aroma
Conference pear, honeycomb, blackberry 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 2020 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...
A vintage that naturally delivers the kind of fresh, elegant wines that this estate is famous for
Decanter, 2021
98 Points
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