Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2016

Name: Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2016
Brand: Clos des Papes
SKU: VAVCDP17
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About this Wine

100 POINTS - Jeb Dunnuck
"Another perfect wine from this brilliant estate is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which matches the otherworldly 2007. A classic blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah brought up all in old foudre, this beauty's deep purple color is followed by a mammoth bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black currants, blueberries, Asian spices, and garrigue. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, it nevertheless is as graceful as a ballerina on the palate and has ultra-fine tannins, a silky, seamless texture, and a finish that just won't quit. Hats off to vigneron Paul-Vincent Avril!"

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape Rouge 2016 is a collectible, full‑bodied red wine from the legendary Southern Rhône appellation, Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape AOC in France. Crafted by one of the region’s most respected domaines, this blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah delivers remarkable depth, power and balance, with fragrant aromas of kirsch, blackberry, blue fruit, Asian spices and Provençal garrigue. The palate is concentrated and richly layered yet elegant, with fine tannins and a long, seamless finish — making it an outstanding wine for both drinking now and aging further in your cellar.

Type	Red Wine
Varietal(s)	Grenache
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Brand	Clos des Papes
Vintage	2016

Wines of Rhone Valley

The Rhone wine region is situation in the south of France in the Rhone Valley. The region is split into north and south with distinctively different winemaking styles. In the north, the main grape used is Syrah and is sometimes blended with white varietals. In the south however, reds are a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault. You may be familiar with this sort of blend; in Australia it is labelled GSM.

Wines are produced under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The most prestigious of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape. You may also have heard of other AOC names such as Gigondas, Hermitage, Lirac, St Joseph. Wines coming from these and other AOCs are all on the higher end of the market.

On the value end we have wines produced in Cotes-du-Rhone AOC. Cotes-du-Rhone often refers to wines made in the Rhone Valley that do not fall under any other AOC, often from the flatter areas around Southern Rhone. However, it also does include the fringes of well-respected northern appellations as well. In terms of volume, a majority of Rhone wine falls under the Cotes-du-Rhone AOC and it offers some of the best value in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds.

Full-bodied and flavourful white wine blends are also made in the region. These are typically a combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.

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