Clos des Papes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend



Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2012 pours a ruby/purple color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of lovely ripe red and black fruits: mixed brambles, Morello cherry, red flowers, licorice, garrigue, a touch of leather, mixed spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and rich. Drink now through 2032.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2012 pours a ruby/purple color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of lovely ripe red and black fruits: mixed brambles, Morello cherry, red flowers, licorice, garrigue, a touch of leather, mixed spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and rich. Drink now through 2032.
Feb 11th, 2025
Nailed the vintage. Showing well today. Got muscle for a good 10 or more. Bravo
Nailed the vintage. Showing well today. Got muscle for a good 10 or more. Bravo
Apr 3rd, 2021
2012 vintage - amazing. Super rich and concentrated. Massive and complex. Black cherry compote tobacco black tea. Searing and racy
2012 vintage - amazing. Super rich and concentrated. Massive and complex. Black cherry compote tobacco black tea. Searing and racy
Jun 14th, 2015
intensely earthy and funky. needs more time to breathe, fruit is developing nicely though.
intensely earthy and funky. needs more time to breathe, fruit is developing nicely though.
Jan 23rd, 2015
super firm
intense flowers and herbs on the nose. stunning aromatics all the way around but knees and elbows on the palate. wants years to sort itself out
super firm
intense flowers and herbs on the nose. stunning aromatics all the way around but knees and elbows on the palate. wants years to sort itself out

There’s something about this producer and the red fruit I’ve only experienced from them that pus a smile on my face. Other wise I’m not a big cdp fan.
There’s something about this producer and the red fruit I’ve only experienced from them that pus a smile on my face. Other wise I’m not a big cdp fan.
Oct 31st, 2023