The Winery Clefs des Papes of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley

Winery Clefs des Papes
The winery offers 2 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Wines Tree.
It is ranked in the top 971 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rhône méridional in the region of Rhone Valley

The Winery Clefs des Papes is one of the best wineries to follow in Rhône méridional.. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Rhône méridional to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Clefs des Papes, located in the Southern Rhône wine region in France, is a magnificent wine estate offering a delightful palette of high-quality wines recognized worldwide. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the province of Avignon, the estate covers several hectares of lush vineyards with a great diversity of grape varieties typical of the region. Since its inception, the Domaine Clefs des Papes has always maintained a deep commitment to excellence and innovation in winemaking. This dedication has forged a solid reputation for the consistent production of distinctive vintages that reflect the rich beauty and unique character of the Southern Rhône terroir. One of the estate's unrivalled highlights is its range of robust and full-bodied red wines. These wines are made from grape varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, enhanced by the mineral richness of the local rolled-pebble soil. The estate's white wines, which include Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Roussanne varieties, are also highly appreciated, offering a fruity and refreshing flavor that perfectly illustrates the winemaker's talent. The Domaine Clefs des Papes is also renowned for its sustainable farming practices. Respectful of the surrounding land, the vineyard follows environmentally mindful agricultural methods. This commitment to sustainability, coupled with a passion for winemaking, creates wines with unparalleled depth and complexity. Beyond wine production, the Domaine Clefs des Papes also offers visitors estate tours, wine tastings, and the opportunity to discover the rich viticultural history of the region.

Top Winery Clefs des Papes wines

Looking for the best Winery Clefs des Papes wines in Rhône méridional among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Clefs des Papes wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Clefs des Papes wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Clefs des Papes

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Clefs des Papes

How Winery Clefs des Papes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of blue cord, leek and tuna pie or pasta with a fruity three-cheese sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Clefs des Papes

On the nose the white wine of Winery Clefs des Papes. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, microbio or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Clefs des Papes

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 2.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Clefs des Papes.

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc

Discovering the wine region of Rhône méridional

Côtes du Rhône is a regional appellation in the Rhône Valley in eastern France. It applies to red, rosé and white wines, and includes more than 170 villages. The area follows the course of the Rhône southward for 125 miles (200 km) from Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône to Avignon. A small portion of the wines in the appellation are white wines.

However, the classic Côtes du Rhône wine is a blend of Fruity, medium-weight reds made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The Côtes du Rhône appellation was introduced in November 1937. Its purpose was to give a general title to good quality Rhone wines from the lesser known and less prestigious wine producing areas of the valley. Côtes du Rhône The landscape of the Côtes du Rhône.

The top red wines of Winery Clefs des Papes

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Clefs des Papes

How Winery Clefs des Papes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb chops with tarragon cream, stuffed pumpkin or chicken tikka massala.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Clefs des Papes

On the nose the red wine of Winery Clefs des Papes. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Clefs des Papes. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Clefs des Papes

  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Clefs des Papes.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc

Bourboulenc is mainly grown in the southern part of France. It is a white grape variety that ripens quite late. It can only be harvested around 25 September and for an average of only one month. Bourboulenc is particularly fond of low-lying, but at the same time warm and dry locations. The aroma of this grape variety is not very pronounced, but it has a certain exotic fruit and floral aroma such as broom. The result is a low alcohol wine with subtle and fleeting aromas. Blanquette, bourboulanc, bourboulenque, doucillon, clairette dorée and clairette blanche are all names that can designate bourboulenc. This grape variety is very sensitive to diseases common to all vine plants such as magnesium deficiency, mildew and oidium. Bourboulenc can be used as a table grape. Most French people keep the bunches until Christmas in order to present them on the festive table as desserts.

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Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

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