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2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes Paul Avril - 6x75cl
10B2CPCPA6PK _ 2012 - Châteauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes Paul Avril - 6x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Paul Avril
  • Region Châteauneuf du Pape
  • Drinking 2017 - 2030
  • Case size 6x75cl
  • Available Now

2012 - Châteauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes Paul Avril - 6x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Paul Avril
  • Region Châteauneuf du Pape
  • Drinking 2017 - 2030
  • Case size 6x75cl
  • Available Now
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Case price: £337.24 Duty Paid inc VAT
Equivalent Bottle Price: £56.20 Duty Paid inc VAT
Case price: £265.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, October 2013

    Whilst Grenache forms the basis of the finished blend of this outstanding 2012 at 70%, Vincent is keen to point out the importance of the Mourvèdre, which he feels is particularly suited to some of his more humid soils at Clos des Papes. Deep purple in colour, this has sweet, rich, opulent dark berry fruit flavours. This is a wine of real breadth, whilst retaining an underlying tannic core and great freshness. This is a very special wine this year.

  • Goedhuis, October 2013

    Whilst Grenache forms the basis of the finished blend of this outstanding 2012 at 70%, Vincent is keen to point out the importance of the Mourvèdre, which he feels is particularly suited to some of his more humid soils at Clos des Papes. Deep purple in colour, this has sweet, rich, opulent dark berry fruit flavours. This is a wine of real breadth, whilst retaining an underlying tannic core and great freshness. This is a very special wine this year.

  • Wine Advocate, August 2019, Score: 95

    Showing no bricking at all, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is in its early maturity. There's a lovely mushroomy savoriness layered against black cherries and cola, earth and spice. Full-bodied, supple and almost creamy-plush in texture, it's ready to drink now yet should easily go another decade.

Producer

Paul Avril

Region

Châteauneuf du Pape

The emperor of southern Rhône appellations, Châteauneuf du Pape was the first A.O.C. in all of France, created in 1936. Their bottle is unique embossed with the papal coat of arms. Thirteen varieties (14 if Grenache Blanc is counted separately) can be incorporated in the blend. The reds include: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault, Terret Noir, Picpoul, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Muscardin, while the whites are Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Clairette. Only a handful of producers use all 13, Grenache often being the highest percentage of the blend. This enables each producer to highlight the varieties that are the ripest and most interesting in any given year. Most Châteauneuf du Pâpes are master examples of wines that can be approachable within the first few years of release yet able to develop superb complexity during many years of cellaring.

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