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Clos des Papes - 2018 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Rhône • Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Red

2.040,00 kr tax included
2.040,00 kr tax included
680,00 kr / unit
Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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Description

  • Country Frankrig
  • Region Rhône
  • Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 12.5
  • Vintage 2018
  • Grape varieties Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

A very fine Châteauneuf-du-Pape with generous fruit, lovely tannins and an incredible length on the palate!

Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Spectator 96/100
  • Parker (WA) 95/100
  • Vinous 95/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

Enjoy this fine vintage with red meats, game, or spicy dishes. We recommend a seven-hour lamb or a beef tagine with prunes.
Producer

Producer

Owner and history

The Clos des Papes vineyard covers 35 hectares and a wide variety of terroirs, divided into 24 separate plots. The vines are on average 30 years old and can reach up to 80 years. The vineyard is certified organic.

Vinification and aging

- Manual harvesting with sorting at the cutting stage, second sorting in the bin, third sorting on the truck and sorting at the table upon entry into the cellar.
- Destemming and gravity filling into concrete tanks
- Fermentation with pump-overs followed by a one-month maceration
- Aged in old oak casks

Clos des Papes

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  • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

  • Climax 2022 à 2031

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • spicy
  • complex
  • timber frame