Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes
    Paul Avril

    Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes,

    Destination

    Paul Avril, Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes, 2004

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Paul Avril, Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes, 2004

    The final blend will be dominated by 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah. This is both sensual and taut, an acute fresh nervosity bringing life to the rich ripe dark fruit and liquorice characteristics.

    ABV:
    15%
    95+/100
    Josh Raynolds, Vinous
    Deep ruby. Powerful, pungent aromas of kirsch, dark berries, smoky herbs and spicecake, with notes of black olive and tobacco coming on with air. Chewy, palate-staining dark fruit flavors are complicated by bitter chocolate, licorice and black cardamom. Acts like a 2005 today, with serious structure but also superb depth of powerful, densely packed fruit. A hint of cherry skin adds grip and refreshing bitterness to the long, smoky, focused finish. Not an easy read right now: this demands cellaring.
    Date Reviewed:
    01/2010

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Rhone
    Appellation:
    Châteauneuf du Pape
    Producer:
    Paul Avril
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Grenache/Syrah
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.