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
2018 Retail Average
96
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Perfumed red and black fruits glide from the glass of Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018, laced with spice, dried herbs and a subtle leathery savor that signal real depth. On the palate it’s silky yet persistent, combining Burgundian finesse with southern Rhône warmth, the polished tannins stretching the finish out in a long, graceful line of cherry, plum, spice and stone-inflected freshness.
Herb-crusted lamb rack; Duck breast with cherry reduction; Wild mushroom and rosemary risotto
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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…