Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2010

12 x 75cl

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  • Colour

    Red

  • Vintage

    2010

  • Producer

    Clos des Papes

  • Country

    France

  • Region

    Rhone

  • Sub Region

    Chateauneuf Du Pape premium

  • Product code

    23AVR1B2010


Tasting Notes

Robert Parker

Score: 96-98 / 100

"The 2010 looks to be extraordinary. A slightly fresher and more elegant version of the 2007, I think it may well be the greatest Clos des Papes since the 1990 and 1978. The 2010 has a dense ruby/purple color, a beautifully precise and pure nose of deep black raspberry, black cherry, boysenberry and blueberry notes with some licorice, garrigue, and bouquet garni. Additionally, there is a meaty richness that probably comes from the Mourvedre and Syrah. It is an extraordinarily intense, fresh, lively wine with great finesse and elegance, which is somewhat unusual given the richness of fruit and the power of this wine. The color is a dense ruby/purple, perhaps slightly less opaque than the 2007, but very dark. This wine should evolve for 30+ years."

Bibendum

Clos des Papes uses up to 20% of Mourvedre in the blend. Grenache and Syrah are the other main components at around 50% and 10% respectively, with the balance being a mix of all the other permitted varieties.

Producer Information

Father and son duo, Paul and Vincent Avril run this legendary domaine in the Southern Rhone which produces equally worthy white wines as reds. Vincent's training in Burgundy has built finesse into an appellation known for its depth and power. This is benchmark Chateauneuf du Pape against which all others are judged - it doesn't get any better than this.

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