Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes
    Paul Avril

    Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes, 2005

    95/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2005

      12x75cl

      DP

      £1,418.46

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    The final blend will be dominated by 75% Grenache and 15%-20% made up of Mourvèdre and Syrah. An opulent nose of morello cherries precede a palate steeped in ripe fruit flavours of black cherry, black pepper, blackberry and Liquorice. This is so sweet, suave and velvety that it glides effortlessly accross the palate despite the great density and concentration obvious here. Excellent quality of tannins.

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    Critic Reviews

    95/100
    Josh Raynolds,
    Vinous
    (65% grenache, 20% mourvedre, 10% syrah and the rest the others) Deep red. Explosively perfumed nose offers a profound bouquet of red and dark berries, licorice, incense and musky underbrush. Broad, palate-staining raspberry and blackcurrant flavors are enveloped in velvety tannins, with suave anise and Asian spices adding complexity. A huge but balanced-even graceful-wine, with a finish that refuses to let go of the palate. This remarkable young Chateauneuf has the sheer sex appeal to enjoy young but also possesses superb cellaring potential. I'd hold mine.
    date of review 01/2008

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Rhone
    Producer:
    Paul Avril
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Grenache/Syrah
    abv:
    15%

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