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Clos des Papes - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rhône

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Clos des Papes - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rhône - 2018 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars
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Clos des Papes - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rhône

95 points - The Wine Advocate
98 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
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Bursting with striking red-fruit aromas and delicate cinnamon, clove and star anise notes, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape is another terrific vintage from this estate. While certainly full-bodied and powerful, it's also lithe and silky, with an almost airy feel on the palate that translates into great elegance on the lengthy finish.
The 2016 Chateau Neuf du Pape is full-bodied but balanced, with plenty of richness and concentration but also a certain paradoxical lightness. It offers complex garrigue and anise notes, a blend of cherry and raspberry fruit, a silky texture and a long finish that shows no sign of the wine's 15.8% alcohol. This lovely wine should drink well for at least two decades. Together with the 2015 and the 2017, it will be a compelling trio of wines to follow over the years.
The 2015 Chateau Neuf du Pape is a floral, elegant, unbelievably complex wine. Roses and violets, cherries and stone fruit, cinnamon, and allspice and more are carried across the full-bodied yet almost weightless palate, finishing in a swirl of silky tannins and lingering spice. Drink it over the next two decades.
Tasted out of bottle, the 2013 Château Neuf du Pape comes from miniscule yields of 13 hectolitre per hectare. It has a darker, slightly more concentrated, austere feel than the 2014, and has ample kirsch, blackberry, peppery and crushed rock-like aromas and flavours. Vincent commented that he thinks this vintage will shut down after a few years in bottle, so if you’re going try one in its youth, find the corkscrew. While obviously not a great wine, it’s certainly outstanding and has considerable charm and elegance. It will also have 10-15 years of overall longevity.
Coming from smaller-than-normal yields of 18 hectolitres per hectare, the 2011 Château Neuf du Pape is drinking well. According to proprietor Paul-Vincent Avril, it's a "normal blend" for the estate. Scents of leather, pressed flowers and black cherries emerge from the glass, while the in the mouth, the wine is full-bodied and silky, and it adds a complex note of Mourvèdre-derived truffle-mushroom-tree bark on the finish.
Type:
 Red
Country:
 France
Region:
 Rhone
Appellation:
 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Producer:
 Clos des Papes
Grapes/Blend:
 Grenache, Mourvedre, Corvina, Syrah
ABV:
 15%

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Clos des Papes

Clos des Papes is a renowned wine producer located in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the southern Rhône Valley of France. The estate has a long and rich history,...

Clos des Papes is a renowned wine producer located in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the southern Rhône Valley of France. The estate has a long and rich history, dating back to the 17th century when it was first established by the Avril family. Today, the estate is run by Paul-Vincent Avril, who has continued the family tradition of producing exceptional wines.

The vineyards of Clos des Papes are situated on a plateau of red clay and limestone, which provides ideal growing conditions for the grapes. The estate is known for its use of traditional winemaking techniques, including hand harvesting and fermentation in large oak vats. The wines are aged in a combination of oak barrels and foudres, which impart a subtle oak flavor to the wine.

Clos des Papes produces a range of wines, including red, white, and rosé. The red wines are made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and other local grape varieties. They are known for their rich, full-bodied flavor and complex aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earth. The white wines are made from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, and other local grape varieties. They are known for their crisp acidity, floral aromas, and flavors of citrus and stone fruit. The rosé wines are made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah. They are known for their delicate pink color, refreshing acidity, and flavors of red fruit and citrus.

Clos des Papes has received numerous accolades over the years, including being named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2016. The estate is a must-visit for wine lovers who are interested in experiencing the best that the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation has to offer.

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Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south...
Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south with a mix of Mediterranean grapes, while in the north, the two stars are Hermitage – grown on an imposing granite hillside above the town of Tain and best put away in the back of the cellar for a decade – and Côte-Rôtie, a star appellation made famous by Guigal's single-vineyard wines, yet also home to dozens of fine producers as yet less well known. The sheer hillsides overlooking the river have to be terraced to make production possible.

St Joseph and Cornas also provide wines of weight and worth, but the best source for good value is Crozes-Hermitage, a satellite appellation which has come alive in the last few years with the arrival of young blood.

The river valley widens out south of Valence into Côtes du Rhône country on the windy alluvial plains and the lower slopes of the hills. It is a most imposing sight during the cold, clear, blue skies of Mistral conditions. The best of the wine villages of the Côtes du Rhône have been promoted to their own appellations - Vinsobres, Vacqueyras - close in quality to the better known Gigondas.

The king of the southern Rhône is Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Here the galets roulés, rounded rocks from the ancient river bed, provide the context for gloriously rich red wines that are redolent of the heat and herbs of the south, and enhanced by the complexity which comes from blending several grape varieties. Thirteen are permitted in all, but Grenache usually dominates, along with Syrah and Mourvèdre in support. A fine vintage needs eight to 10 years cellaring for best results.

If your taste runs to fuller, richer, relatively exotic white wines, then perhaps a white Hermitage or Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhône Valley would suit better, or else a marvellously perfumed, heady Condrieu - headquarters of the Viognier grape.
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a wine appellation located in the southern Rhone Valley of France. The history of this region dates back to the 14th century when Pope Clement V...

Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a wine appellation located in the southern Rhone Valley of France. The history of this region dates back to the 14th century when Pope Clement V moved the papal court from Rome to Avignon. The papacy had a significant influence on the wine production in the region, and it was during this time that the vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape were established.

The style of production in Chateauneuf-du-Pape is unique and is characterized by the use of a variety of grape varieties. The appellation allows for up to 18 different grape varieties to be used in the production of its wines. The most commonly used grape varieties are Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. The wines produced in Chateauneuf-du-Pape are known for their complexity, depth, and richness.

The vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape are located on a plateau that is covered with large stones, which help to retain heat and reflect it back onto the vines. This unique terroir, combined with the Mediterranean climate, creates ideal growing conditions for the grapes. The vines are grown using traditional methods, and the grapes are hand-harvested to ensure the highest quality.

The wines produced in Chateauneuf-du-Pape are typically full-bodied and rich, with a deep ruby colour. They are known for their complex aromas of dark fruit, spices, and herbs. The tannins in these wines are firm but well-integrated, providing structure and balance. The wines are aged in oak barrels, which adds a subtle vanilla and spice flavour to the wine.

The most common wine produced in Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the red wine, which accounts for around 95% of the production. The white wine produced in the region is made from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Clairette grapes. The white wines are typically full-bodied and rich, with flavours of honey, apricot, and citrus.

In conclusion, Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a unique wine appellation that produces some of the most complex and rich wines in the world. The combination of the unique terroir, traditional methods of production, and the use of a variety of grape varieties creates wines that are truly exceptional. If you are looking for a wine that is full-bodied, rich, and complex, then Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the perfect choice.

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