CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE ROUGE 2019 - CLOS DES PAPES

Jeb Dunnuck said for the Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2019: "Trying a bottle of the Châteauneuf Du Pape 2019 we enjoyed an amazing example of both the estate and the vintage. The delicious cherry, the floral bouquet, the box of spices and the garrigue-like notes star in the nose and flood the palate with the classic elegance and finesse of Clos des Papes. Do not miss this beauty. You can enjoy it today with incredible pleasure or forget it in your cellar for two decades. " If that didn't convince you, its breathtaking ratings will: 97 pts by Wine Spectator, 98pts by Decanter and 98pts by Jeb Dunnuck!

Clos des Papes is the most historic and perhaps the most timeless winery in the Southern Rhone. Paul Avril founded the winery in 1896 and he even contributed to the establishment of the appellation of Chateauneuf du Pape. The winery took its name from the vineyard located in the ruins of the papal castle from the 14th century. The years have passed but the Avril family is still at the helm, following the same philosophy: only two wines, which reflect the Rhone terroir and have aging potential as very few do, in the area. Paul Avril the youngest, follows traditional techniques combined with modern technologies and continues the legendary course of his great-grandfather.

For the Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2019 the grapes come from 24 different plots of land and the blend consists of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah 5% comes from other permitted varieties. The different varieties co-ferment in stainless steel tanks and then the wine matures for 15 months in used French foudres (large oak barrels). The wine is bottled unfiltered and is famous as one of the most elegant and floral expressions of Chateauneuf. 

It is magical now but also, in the following decade!

Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2017 has a deep purple color and complex aromas of cherry, blackberry, strawberry jam, white pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, dried herbs, violet, lavender, and leather.

In the mouth, it has a rich body, silky tannins, and balanced acidity. Ripe red and black fruits are mixed with notes of spices, herbs, bacon, cocoa, violet and molasses.