Clos des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022
$108.00
France - Southern Rhone - Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
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Clos des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022
Product Details
Tags: Practicing Organic
"Really gorgeous, in an extroverted style with a lot of range"
blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul
About the Producer
The "Clos des Papes" estate inclueds some forty scattered hectares, approximately 80 acres.
There are no fewer than 24 different plots of land, which include some of the most beautiful soils in the Chateauneuf vineyards. The geographical separation of our vineyards enables us to control ripeness at harvest time, since each sector does not necessarily reach the exact same stage at the same time. It also allows us to combine different varieties planted to the south. "Clos des Papes makes both red wines and white wines (10% of the production) for long-keeping, using traditional vinification and maturing. As I mentioned previously, our yields are deliberately low (an average of 28hl/hectare). and then undergo further strict sorting, to uphold our quality
Tasting Notes
In its youth, this wine shows primary notes of pear and orchard fruit. After some ageing, the wine offers minerality and structure resembling Riesling, notes of grilled nuts and honey.
Critics Scores
Jeb Dunnuck | 97 pts
Wine Spectator | 96 pts
Robert Parker | 94 pts
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