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    Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
    Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
    Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
    Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
    Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

    Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

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      An exemplary Châteauneuf captured at its most complete. Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 stands among the defining wines of its era, uniting the precision of Paul-Vincent Avril with the generosity of a near-perfect Southern Rhône vintage. The blend, predominantly Grenache supported by Mourvèdre and Syrah, was drawn from 24 distinct parcels across the appellation. Each site contributes depth and dimension, from the heat-retaining stones of La Crau to the finer sands around the village, creating a wine that speaks fluently of its place.

      Yields were exceptionally low, averaging around 25 hectolitres per hectare, which concentrated the fruit’s natural intensity without sacrificing freshness. Fermentation occurred in traditional vats, followed by ageing in old foudres to preserve texture and aromatic complexity. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, the 2016 is a study in balance: powerful yet lifted, ripe yet controlled. It embodies the Clos des Papes philosophy of restraint and purity, a wine built to evolve gracefully over decades.

      An exemplary Châteauneuf captured at its most complete. Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 stands among the defining wines of its era, uniting the precision of Paul-Vincent Avril with the generosity of a near-perfect Southern Rhône vintage. The blend, predominantly Grenache supported by Mourvèdre and Syrah, was drawn from 24 distinct parcels across the appellation. Each site contributes depth and dimension, from the heat-retaining stones of La Crau to the finer sands around the village, creating a wine that speaks fluently of its place.

      Yields were exceptionally low, averaging around 25 hectolitres per hectare, which concentrated the fruit’s natural intensity without sacrificing freshness. Fermentation occurred in traditional vats, followed by ageing in old foudres to preserve texture and aromatic complexity. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, the 2016 is a study in balance: powerful yet lifted, ripe yet controlled. It embodies the Clos des Papes philosophy of restraint and purity, a wine built to evolve gracefully over decades.

      Maker

      Clos Des Papes

      Varietal

      60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah

      Country

      France

      Region

      Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône

      Vintage

      2016

      ABV

      15.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

      Another perfect wine… a mammoth bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black currants, blueberries and Asian spices. Full-bodied, concentrated, yet graceful on the palate.

      — Jeb Dunnuck, 100 points

      Aromatically harmonious, bright and detailed… fuller-bodied than average, deep yet fresh, very well balanced and very long, with a sublime freshness

      — Decanter, 98 points

      Full-bodied but balanced, with plenty of richness and concentration yet a certain paradoxical lightness… complex garrigue and anise notes, a long finish

      — Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate, 97 points

      Clos Des Papes

      Clos des Papes is one of the most renowned estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a history of producing remarkable wines under the guidance of Paul-VincentAvril. The estate has been bottling its own wine since 1896 and is celebrated for its authentic, long-lived expressions of the appellation. Covering approximately 80 acres, Clos des Papes includes 24 plots, each boasting some of the finest terroir in Châteauneuf. The geographical diversity of the vineyards allows for optimal ripeness at harvest and the flexibility to combine different grape varieties, producing both red and white wines designed for aging. Yields are kept low at 28 hl/hectare, and the grapes undergo strict sorting to ensure the highest quality.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Dark fruit and spice

      Layers of black cherry, kirsch and blackcurrant unfold with liquorice, Provençal herbs, graphite and cacao.

      PALATE
      Seamless power

      Concentrated and full-bodied, carried by supple tannins and a polished texture that holds dark fruit, anise and mineral spice in fine equilibrium.

      FINISH
      Persistent and poised

      Long and focused with garrigue, sweet spice and fresh acidity shaping an elegant close.