TASTING NOTES

Deep purple color. Full bodied and balanced, it offers complex aromas of cherry and raspberry with Asian spices notes, The finish is long and silky.

Serving temperature: 15.5 ºC

Ageing Potential: Enjoy now or cellar for 7 – 25 years

THE WINERY

Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) has a long history in the region thanks to the first Paul Avril. Avril was born in 1873 and passed away after 91 great years in the appellation. In fact, Avril was one of the key people responsible for the official birth of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. Avril began producing and selling Clos des Papes all the way back in 1896.

VINEYARDS

Scattered around the village of Chateauneuf including some in La Crau and also near the centre of town beside the old Chateau as well as to the north and south of the village. More than 30 plots of vines in total.

VINIFICATION

Hand harvest of all grapes. Natural yeast ferments, de-stemmed for the red varieties with all parcels vinified separately mostly co-fermented.

Ageing: Ageing of red wines in large wooden foudres of various sizes and ages for 18 months

 FOOD PAIRING

Lamb, Pork, Poultry