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2004 Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes

2004 Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes

Ref: AVRI040
Red  |  Still  |  15.2% ABV

One of the most important producers in the commune of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vincent Avril of Clos des Papes still resolutely makes but two wines, a red and a white (plus a little Petit Vin d'Avril, a Vin de France). It is also one of the few domaines to grow and employ all thirteen grape varieties. Very low yields are the norm here. A "gold standard estate", according to John Livingstone-Learmonth. For style, Vincent Avril looks north and his love of the wines of Burgundy. 

Case of 12 Bottles
price shown is under bond
£690.00
duty paid price: £875.63
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Out of stock
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Wine Details
Wine Details
ProducerProducer: Clos des Papes
AppellationAppellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Old or New WorldOld/New World: Old World
CountryCountry: France
ColourColour: Red
StyleStyle: Still
ABV% ABV: 15.2%
Drink DatesDrink Dates: 2015-2030
MaturityMaturity: Ready to Drink
SweetnessSweetness: 1
Grape VarietyGrape Variety: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes

How can a wine that is analytically so similar to another taste so very different? Both the 2004 and 2003 Clos des Papes are just over 15% alcohol and have similar levels of acidity and yet this is less sumptuous than its immediate antecedent, with more apparent structure and focus. Which is better? Horses (again!) for courses, but it will be fascinating to compare the two in the years to come. Bowes Wine original note

Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained

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Location Explained
Location Explained

Location

AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods 
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information

Pricing

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