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2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Clos des Papes, Paul Avril & Fils, Rhône

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Not ready
Product: 20211110487
2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Clos des Papes, Paul Avril & Fils, Rhône

Description

The 2021 Clos des Papes Rouge has a wonderfully fresh, concentrated nose of raspberries and blackberries with a subtle top note of sweet spice. The palate is defined by its supreme elegance. Ripe, black and red hedgerow berries come to the fore, yet the waves of fruit are perfectly grounded by an earthy, herbaceous twist and simply incredible tannins. 

Sweet, fresh, wild raspberries and earthy blackberries linger on the long finish, which moves into a subtly floral bouquet, steadily releasing delicate notes of violets and scented lilac. Not that Clos des Papes needs any comparison, but there is a thought-provoking quality to the finish reminiscent of Burgundy. 

Drink 2025 - 2046

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Not ready
Body Full Bodied
Producer Paul Avril et Fils

About this wine

Paul Avril et Fils

With Vincent Avril at the helm, Clos des Papes is one of the most highly regarded properties; not only in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but in the world of wine. This family estate has been certified organic for 15 years, with high attention to detail translating into impressively low production levels. Given that the vines here average over 50 years of age, they are firmly prepared and able to withstand many ordeals, including Mistral winds at 140 kilometres an hour, severe heatwaves and drought conditions. Thankfully, they were spared from the latter two in 2020.
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