Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes
    Paul Avril

    Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes, 2018

    95/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2018

      75cl

      DP

      £76.19

    2. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £457.12

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    The result of a mere 9hl/ha – 30% of a normal crop – due to mildew attacking the Grenache. There is, therefore, a lot more Mourvedre in the blend this year (40%) compared to the standard blend. Beautifully silky, well-delineated black cherry fruit with some bramble notes and a hint of red berry, interwoven with liquorice and black pepper. A seamless but dense, silken structure carries the wine smoothly across the palate. Aromatic, beautifully-balanced and charming – the more refined side of Châteauneuf du Pape.

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    Critic Reviews

    95/100
    Josh Raynolds,
    Vinous
    Bright violet. Expressive, smoke-accented cherry, Chambord, licorice, succulent herb and exotic spice qualities on the nose. Weighty and broad on the palate, offering intense red fruit, floral pastille, allspice, cola and botanical herb flavors that turn sweeter as the wine opens up. The floral note gains strength with air and drives the impressively long, penetrating finish, which features polished tannins and resonating cherry and floral notes.
    drinking window 2025 - 2035
    date of review 10/2021

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Rhone
    Producer:
    Paul Avril
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Grenache/Syrah
    abv:
    15.2%

    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.