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96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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One of the stars of the vintage and coming from absurdly low yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape is a full-bodied, seamless effort that exhibits copious kirsch, ground pepper, dried flowers and underbrush as well as incredibly fine tannin, great mid-palate concentration and ample length on the finish. Relatively forward by this estate`s standards, it will be approachable at an earlier age than normal. Nevertheless, it will have 20+ years of evolution and is an awesome effort in the vintage. Drink 2015-2030.
95 Wine Spectator -
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Delivers a beautifully pure and velvety note of cassis that holds sway over an ample range of blackberry paste, blood orange, singed apple wood and bergamot notes. The long finish shows succulent flesh and a buried iron accent. The grip is integrated, the acidity mouthwatering and the depth impressive for the vintage. Best from 2015 through 2030. 9,000 cases made. — JM
Technical Details
- BlendProprietary Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhone
- AppellationChateauneuf du Pape
Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2011
Rhone Blends | France
WA96, WS95
Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
Clos des Papes with 10 years on it is a real treat. Drinking near-perfect right now we always love to check in on the Papes around this time. 96 and 95 points! We have just a few bottles remaining at an incredible price of course. While they last!
About the Producer
Paul Avril, born in 1873, was one of the people behind the creation of the Chateauneuf appellation. In 1896 he started Clos des Papes. Regis Avril, born in 1901, delivered wines to two presidents of France General de Gaulle and Georges Pompidou. Paul Avril, born in 1937, started working at the domain in 1963 at first together with his father and later for many years with his son. Paul-Vincent Avril attended wine school in Burgundy and when he went back to the domain in 1988 he had visions about finesse and elegance and he still considers these qualities as most important. Today the family works with 24 parcels totaling 79 acres from multiple soils types and is arguably the very best producer of CdP in the world.