2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Clos des Papes, Paul Avril & Fils, Rhône
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Alistair Cooper MW
- 18/20
- James Suckling
- 94/100
- Nicolas Greinacher
- 94/100
- Matt Walls
- 95/100
- Jeb Dunnuck
- 95/100
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Description
The 2021 Clos des Papes Rouge has a wonderfully fresh, concentrated nose of raspberries and blackberries with a subtle top note of sweet spice. The palate is defined by its supreme elegance. Ripe, black and red hedgerow berries come to the fore, yet the waves of fruit are perfectly grounded by an earthy, herbaceous twist and simply incredible tannins.
Sweet, fresh, wild raspberries and earthy blackberries linger on the long finish, which moves into a subtly floral bouquet, steadily releasing delicate notes of violets and scented lilac. Not that Clos des Papes needs any comparison, but there is a thought-provoking quality to the finish reminiscent of Burgundy.
Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Critics reviews
Leather and spiced notes, pure with good fresh vivacity on the nose. The palate is ripe and seductive, layered with forest fruits, dark spiced figs. Attractive refreshing acidity, red fruits and a wild garrigue savoury Mourvèdre note – the tannins are supple and silky – dark forest-fruits finish which is broad, ample and opulent but always with a finesse of tannins and a savoury liquorice mineral note.
Drink 2027 - 2042
A perfumed nose of cherries, dark berries, baking spices, violets, licorice and some incense as well. It's medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. It's well-balanced with finesse and harmony. Crunchy and fresh with a velvety texture and great drinkability. Juicy, precise finish with excellent length.
Drink or hold
The 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is made with slightly more Grenache and less Syrah than previous vintages. Intermixing aromas of red and black fruits, dried herbs, white pepper and crushed rocks, this 2021 shows slightly less intensity than either the 2020 or 2019. Full-bodied, elegant and framed by smooth tannins, it is well-balanced by fresh acidity and closes with a savory finish.
Drink 2026 - 2046
Defined raspberry and redcurrant fruits, some woody spices in the background. Quite a rounded, fluid style, the acidity is really quite marked this year. Tannins are gentle, and it finishes on raspberry and redcurrant coulis. There's a silky touch on the palate. It's built around the acidity, the tannins are just gently sandy. Good sense of purity, quite a Burgundian vintage. Less Grenache in the blend this year as it was particularly hit by the frost.
Drink 2025 - 2038
One of the standouts in the vintage is the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape, a ripe, round, medium to full-bodied 2021 offering a beautiful array of black cherry and darker berry fruits, ample Provençal spice, and dried flower nuances. Wonderfully textured and balanced, with ripe tannins, as usual, Vincent has made one of the wines of the vintage. This will evolve gracefully for 15+ years.
Drink 2023 - 2039
About this wine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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