Clos des Papes - Châteauneuf du Pape - Red 2003
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 has been certified organic since 2008.
Le Clos des Papes Rouge is a blend of Grenache (65%), Mourvèdre (20%), Syrah (10%) and 5% of the other grape varieties permitted for the appellation. Le Clos des Papes Rouge represents 90% of the estate's total production. After a meticulous selection of the grapes, the fruit is de-stemmed and then fermented for a month. The vinification is classic, with two daily pumping over . The wine is aged in casks of 20 to 55 hectoliters for one year .
Grapes: 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% other grape varieties