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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos des Papes - Paul Avril 1988 - Lot of 1 bottle - 0
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos des Papes - Paul Avril 1988

Black fruitFood-friendly wineWine for cellaring
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13.5%

0.75L

Intensity

Limited yields, rigorous grape selection and quality constantly at the top level: a superstar Châteauneuf!

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Quantity: 1 bottleObservations: 1 Marked label, 1 Stained labelLevel: 1 NormalOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: Rhone ValleyAppellation: Châteauneuf-du-PapeOwner: Clos des Papes - Paul Avril
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos des Papes - Paul Avril 1988

The wine

As is traditional for a Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this cuvée is a blend of several grape varieties. The majority Grenache is completed with Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarèse. They are all planted in the appellation’s famous pebbled terroir. They have the advantage of accumulating heat during the day before nourishing the vine with it when night falls. The grapes are harvested by hand with a selective sorting process in both the vineyard and the winery so as to choose only the ripest fruit. After fermentation, the wine is matured in used casks for around 15 months. A charming cuvée, this Châteauneuf has an intense, crimson colour in its youth that leans towards tile-red as it ages. Its nose is an explosion of red fruits and spices from the myriad grape varieties it contains. On the palate, we find all the finesse of the appellation and the style we’ve come to expect from Clos des Papes. The tannins are silky and the fruit perfectly ripe. The wine has an unforgettably supple texture. In terms of food pairings, we concur with the domain who recommend roasted dishes. It can be aged for several decades in the cellar, and is bound to reveal a nice surprise!

About the Producer Clos des Papes

The historic Clos des Papes, just next to the papal castle, has been managed by the Avril family for many years. Paul Avril earned the domain its illustrious reputation and today his son Paul-Vincent continues the work but with the modern touch typical of the new generation of winegrowers. The 32-hectare vineyard is scattered across 24 plots on diverse micro-terroirs within the appellation. The poorer, pebbly soils are planted to Syrah while Mourvèdre is cultivated on the more clay-rich soils. The property has been certified organic for more than 10 years. Yields have been reduced to produce less than 20 hectolitres per hectare, making for deeply concentrated wines. Clos des Papes' whole identity is based on tradition and elegance.

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 1 bottle

Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marked label, 1 Stained label

Origin: private individual

Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %

Region: Rhone Valley

Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Owner: Clos des Papes - Paul Avril

Vintage: 1988

Colour: red

Service temperature: 16°

Viticulture: organic More information....

Size (in ha): 32 hectares

Intensity: full-bodied

Leading aroma: black fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos des Papes - Paul Avril 1988

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos des Papes - Paul Avril 1988
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119
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