Important Update From the Founder Read message >

Clos des Papes tasting in CPH with Avril

BarVin Copenhagen

Tasted June 14, 2017 by beatles with 457 views

Introduction

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

Flight 1 (3 notes)

White
2016 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
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...
White
2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
Broad expression, a bit raw, spicy, food wine - mineral and garrigue galore. Workedwell with the brandade. 91+
White
2009 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
93 points
Soft, rich, creamy, charming, our favorite here - showing it self very well at the moment. Acidity is low, but minerals and texture takes over.

Flight 2 (3 notes)

Red
2014 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
93 points
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+
2 people found this helpful Comment
Red
2015 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
94 points
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+
3 people found this helpful Comments (1)
Red
2013 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
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+
1 person found this helpful Comment

Flight 3 (3 notes)

Red
2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
92 points
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+
1 person found this helpful Comment
Red
2011 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
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+
1 person found this helpful Comment
Red
2010 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
96 points
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++
4 people found this helpful Comment

Flight 4 (3 notes)

Red
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...
4 people found this helpful Comments (1)
Red
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
93 points
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+
2 people found this helpful Comment
Red
2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
95 points
Concentrated and somewhat closed; tannins still quite present, slowly opening - this is tightly knit and will eventually be Grand Vin IMHO. 95+
2 people found this helpful Comment
© 2003-24 CellarTracker! LLC.

Report a Problem

Close