The Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) is one of the world's great estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) 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 Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of steamed lamb shoulder with cumin and coriander, cajun jumbalaya rice or chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms.
On the nose the red wine of Clos des Papes (Paul Avril). often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the red wine of Clos des Papes (Paul Avril). is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Pinnacle of great southern Rhône reds, up to 13 blended grapes: signature Grenache as king — powerful and structured with notes of black cherry, kirsch, garrigue, leather, tar and sweet spices, firm tannins when young and gamey complexity with ageing. Deep Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault complete it. Rare full whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne) with almond, anise, honeysuckle notes. Legendary AOC (1936), rolled pebbles, mistral and sun.
How Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) 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 broccoli gratin, sea bream with sweet spices or morteau sausage with brioche.
On the nose the white wine of Clos des Papes (Paul Avril). often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Clos des Papes (Paul Avril). is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
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Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
