The Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley

Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)
The winery offers 4 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.3.
It is ranked in the top 21 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the region of Rhone Valley

The Winery 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.

Top Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) wines

Looking for the best Winery 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 Winery 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 Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

How Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb shoulder confit, old-fashioned pork roll or chicken tagine with olives and potatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

On the nose the red wine of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril). often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, sage or orange peel and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril). is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

  • 1996With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril).

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discovering the wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.

In the mouth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 704 estates and châteaux in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, producing 1551 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry.

The top white wines of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

How Winery 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 coconut beans, quebec style barbecued salmon or chicken, zucchini and tomato pie.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

On the nose the white wine of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril). often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, fennel or flint and sometimes also flavors of anise, nutty or honey. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril). is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril).

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Picpoul Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Marsanne

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)

Planning a wine route in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Clos des Papes (Paul Avril).

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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A generic term for the various alcohols produced during fermentation that give the wine body, structure and warmth.