Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Clairette and the Roussanne.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc from the Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc of Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc of Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical.
Food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc of Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of endives with ham (improved), salmon and parmesan quiche without pastry or savoyard fondue (but succulent).
Details and technical informations about Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)'s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc from Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) are 2001, 2007, 2006, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Clos des Papes (Paul Avril)
The Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Dense
Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.
