Clos des Papes - Châteauneuf du Pape - White 2021
Le Clos des Papes is located in the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape , 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 grape varieties authorized for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation are grown in this vineyard, but Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah are in the majority. Paul Avril produces two vintages of Clos des Papes: a red and a white. The estate is certified organic .
Le Clos des Papes Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul . Le Clos des Papes Blanc represents 10% of the estate's total production. The whole bunches from all the grape varieties are assembled and then pressed. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out and the wine is aged on fine lees in stainless steel vats .
Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul