Clos des Papes tasting in CPH with Avril

Mr. Avrils first visit here, nice setting, good time to taste, civilized and calm

• 2016 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Very, very young and tight indeed, takes plenty of time (and temperature) to come around, then moves towards a fuller, more creamy expression. Wait at least a year or two...

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• 2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Broad expression, a bit raw, spicy, food wine - mineral and garrigue galore. Workedwell with the brandade. 91+

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• 2009 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 93 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Soft, rich, creamy, charming, our favorite here - showing it self very well at the moment. Acidity is low, but minerals and texture takes over.

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• 2014 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  The vintage speaks loudly and charming here; such great fruit, Grenache galore, sweet, refreshing - le temps des cerises - goes on and on. Will keep and gain complexity, but very approachable. 93+

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• 2015 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Something of a heavyhitter, yet the punch is precise and even somewhat restrained. Very koncentrated indeed, dark fruit and stone galore - not heayve, just big. 94+

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• 2013 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  The vintage speaks also here; it is a tough bandit. Yes, better than most in this somewhat austere vintage, there is a layer of Grenache present, this is a small production, well balanced wine - but vis-avis the 2014, this is no fun at present. Maybe some day, the concentration is here. 91+

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• 2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  This have certainly gained weight since last tasted; it has the juiciness and direct approach of the vintage (Mr. Avril confirmed as much); rich, lush, in your face, quite loveable... will improve, still. 92+

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• 2011 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Again, true to the vintage, with alcohol showing a bit, much juice here, a neuf for Pamela Anderson or Mae West, the sun speaks. I like it, but not as much as other vintages. Might come around and show new qualities. 91+

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• 2010 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 96 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Oh, dear: great wine, tight, mineral, cool, calm and collected, whilst immensely concentrated. Rich and strangely light at the same time, Grand Vin in the making. 96++

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• 2009 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Not a big fan at this stage; kirsch galore, too much of it, very young, very rich. Probably will come around, but for now, hands off indeed...

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• 2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Nice balance, better than most this year; fleshy, rich with a clean, clear cut fruit. Fine balance. Wait for it, though, it will be better. 93+

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• 2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 95 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Concentrated and somewhat closed; tannins still quite present, slowly opening - this is tightly knit and will eventually be Grand Vin IMHO. 95+

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