Clos des Papes - Châteauneuf du Pape - Blanc 2019
Clos des Papes is located in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, in the Rhône Valley. The family estate was created by Paul Avril and has been managed by his son Paul-Vincent Avril since 2009. The vineyard consists of 24 small plots spread over 32 hectares. The 13 varietals authorised for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation are cultivated in this vineyard, but Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah are in the majority. Paul Avril produces two Clos des Papes cuvées: a red and a white. The estate is certified in organic farming.
Le Clos des Papes Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. Le Clos des Papes Blanc accounts for 10% of the estate's total production. The whole bunches from all the grape varieties are blended and then pressed. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out and the wine is aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
Grape varieties: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul