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 »
$95
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
97
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Dark, resonant fruit defines the 2017 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with black cherry and plum layered over violets, spice and a subtle earthy savor. The palate is deep and firmly structured, showing dense, mouthcoating tannins and a cool, fresh line of acidity that keeps all that concentration precise rather than heavy. This is a powerful, Mourvèdre-driven Clos des Papes built for long aging rather than immediate charm.
Herb-crusted lamb shoulder; Daube de boeuf (Provençal beef stew); Roast duck with black cherry jus
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…