Paul Avril Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 Red Wine 75cLBy Winebuyers

1 x 75cl. The producer, two generations of Avrils, studied winemaking in Burgundy. The current incumbent, Vincent Avril, worked at Mount Mary in Australia's Yarra Valley. Clos des Papes is renowned for its beautifully elegant version of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The family has been producing Chateauneuf-du-Pape since the 1600s and now farms 35 hectares biodynamically in the heart of the commune. Predominantly Grenache with 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 5% of other varieties add a subtle spicing; no new oak is used so the fruit shows all its purity and finesse. They are highly regarded for their red wines, but they also make an outstanding Chateauneuf Blanc. Clos des Papes' Chateauneuf Blanc blends equal proportions of Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Picardin, Piquepoul, and Roussanne, and the wine doesn't go through malolactic fermentation, which makes this a fresher version of the classic rich style of white Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and a wine of real class. This wine is suitable for both men and women.