Clos des Papes
Clos des Papes is one of the most esteemed estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, renowned for its powerful yet elegant wines that exemplify the richness of the southern Rhône Valley. Owned and meticulously managed by the Avril family for generations, the domaine spans a mosaic of exceptional terroirs, with vineyards planted on the region’s iconic galets roulés (rounded stones), sandy soils, and limestone-rich parcels.
The estate is committed to traditional winemaking, using whole-cluster fermentation, long maceration periods, and aging in large old foudres to create wines of depth, balance, and remarkable aging potential. Clos des Papes produces a single red and a single white cuvée each vintage, allowing the complexity of the terroir and the nuances of each year to shine through.
Clos des Papes is one of the most esteemed estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, renowned for its powerful yet elegant wines that exemplify the richness of the southern Rhône Valley. Owned and meticulously managed by the Avril family for generations, the domaine spans a mosaic of exceptional terroirs, with vineyards planted on the region’s iconic galets roulés (rounded stones), sandy soils, and limestone-rich parcels.
The estate is committed to traditional winemaking, using whole-cluster fermentation, long maceration periods, and aging in large old foudres to create wines of depth, balance, and remarkable aging potential. Clos des Papes produces a single red and a single white cuvée each vintage, allowing the complexity of the terroir and the nuances of each year to shine through.
Clos des Papes is one of the most esteemed estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, renowned for its powerful yet elegant wines that exemplify the richness of the southern Rhône Valley. Owned and meticulously managed by the Avril family for generations, the domaine spans a mosaic of exceptional terroirs, with vineyards planted on the region’s iconic galets roulés (rounded stones), sandy soils, and limestone-rich parcels.
The estate is committed to traditional winemaking, using whole-cluster fermentation, long maceration periods, and aging in large old foudres to create wines of depth, balance, and remarkable aging potential. Clos des Papes produces a single red and a single white cuvée each vintage, allowing the complexity of the terroir and the nuances of each year to shine through.
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The Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and other permitted varieties, delivering intense aromas of blackberries, ripe plums, garrigue, and spice, with a structured yet refined palate, polished tannins, and a long, harmonious finish.
The Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, crafted from a mix of traditional white Rhône grapes, is an elegant, full-bodied wine with floral, citrus, and stone fruit notes, balanced by vibrant acidity and a lingering minerality.
With a reputation for consistency and longevity, Clos des Papes remains a benchmark producer in the appellation, sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
