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Clos des Papes - 2021 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Clos des Papes - 2021 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Rhône • Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Red

    £517.00 tax included
    £517.00 tax included
    £86.16 / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Rhône
    • Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2021
    • Grape varieties Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccarèse

    Certainly one of the finest wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos des Papes offers exceptional aging potential and a magnificent tasting experience!

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 96/100
    • Parker (WA) 96/100
    • Vinous 94/100
    • James Suckling 94/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Enjoy with lamb shank with thyme, caramelized pork ribs, or a fine rib of beef. Fondant potatoes, mushrooms, and candied eggplant make perfect accompaniments. Serve at around 16°C after opening for at least an hour, especially when young.
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    Red grape varieties make up the majority of the Clos des Papes vineyard. The vines are on average 35 years old, growing on Miocene soil, on plateaus or terraces. The soils are covered with pebbles. The vines are certified organic.

    Vinification and aging

    - Hand-harvested grapes
    - Traditional winemaking with partial destemming (without filtration)
    - Aged for 12 to 15 months in large oak casks. No filtration

    Clos des Papes

    Discover Clos des Papes

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2027 à 2045

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • spicy
    • complex
    • timber frame