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 »
$103
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
98
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Seductive yet firmly built, the 2023 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape layers sweet red berries, dark cherry and damson over hints of licorice, spice and a cool herbal lift. Medium to full in body but notably dense for this estate, it combines a fleshy, vibrant core of fruit with fine, silky tannins and a long, saline-tinged finish that marks it as one of the standout wines of the vintage.
Herb-crusted leg of lamb; Duck breast with cherry glaze; 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…