Clos des Papes • Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France
Clos des Papes Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape is the domaine’s single, terroir-driven cuvée—a Grenache-led, multi‑varietal blend (r…Clos des Papes Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape is the domaine’s single, terroir-driven cuvée—a Grenache-led, multi‑varietal blend (roughly ~65% Grenache with Mourvèdre, Syrah and small amounts of other permitted grapes) that is organically farmed, vini…Learn More »
$130
/750ml
2015 Retail Average
96
/100
2015 Pro Rating
Silky and aromatic, Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015 layers ripe raspberry and cherry fruit with hints of rose, warm spice and subtle dried herbs, feeling simultaneously full-bodied and almost weightless on the palate. The tannins are extremely fine and caressing, giving a flowing, seamless finish that already charms but clearly has the depth and balance for long aging. This is a notably refined and Burgundian-styled expression of the estate in a highly acclaimed vintage.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Duck breast with cherry jus; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Clos des Papes Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape is the domaine’s single, terroir-driven cuvée—a Grenache-led, multi‑varietal blend (roughly ~65% Grenache with Mourvèdre, Syrah and small amounts of other permitted grapes) that is organically farmed, vinified parcel‑by‑parcel with native yeasts and matured mainly in large foudres. The style marries ripe red-fruit generosity and Provençal garrigue with firm structure and saline/mineral grip, producing an elegant, age-worthy expression of Châteauneuf that is prized for purity, balance and long cellaring potenti…