Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2021

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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape red 2021

La Revue du Vin de France (Oct. 2023) : 98/100. "Its deep nose evokes spices, already with a sensation of creaminess and richness. The palate echoes this with a fleshy texture supported by ripe, rich tannins. For those who appreciate the thickness and density of its fruit, there is a straightness in its core but also the energy of a lively fruit."

Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (Aug. 2023) : 95/100. "We can only recommend this 2021 red, with its juicy fruit and youthful, civilized texture. Nothing is excessive; the wine reveals a primary fruit that is so indulgent... The palate is truly precise, with a controlled power that is entirely logical. The velvety tannins coat the fleshy core of the palate. Its freshness and savory framework make it a gastronomic wine that will allow you to patiently wait for the more powerful 2019 and 2020."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Yohan Castaing, Oct. 2024) : 96/100. Very different from the 2022 vintage, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos des Papes is deeper and more powerful. It reveals delicate aromas of flowers, iris, lilac, and spices, intertwined with lovely peppery notes. Full-bodied, concentrated, and dense, it displays the estate’s characteristic tension but with perfectly controlled power that brings a richer, solid core of fruit. The finish is long, ethereal, and peppery, complemented by velvety tannins that promise graceful aging. It has a real potential to improve in the cellar. DRINK DATE 2025-2045.

Technical sheet prepared by the domaine:

Due to its constitution and character, Clos des Papes red is an exceptional roasting wine, also highly appreciated with game, venison, and cheeses. Since the 1988 vintage, our wines have not undergone filtration, allowing for better aging potential. However, a deposit may appear in the bottle. This is by no means a quality defect. Simply decant the bottle before serving.

Grape composition of the domaine (variable according to vintages):

• 55% Grenache
• 30% Mourvèdre
• 10% Syrah
• 5% Counoise, Muscardin, and Vaccarèse

Nature of the soils: Miocene terrain covered by alpine diluvium from the plateaus or the diluvium of the terraces, excluding the Rhône alluvium. The soils are often covered with pebbles that store heat during the day and release it at night, promoting the ripening of the grapes.

Vines:
Average age of the vines: 30 years
3300 vines/Ha
Pruning: Cordon de Royat and Gobelet
Manual harvesting

Vinification:
Aging duration: 12 to 15 months
Unfiltered wine but fined with egg white
Aging in large casks but no new wood.