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2012 Clos des Papes - Chateauneuf du Pape MAGNUM (1.5L)
Clos des Papes
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2012 Clos des Papes - Chateauneuf du Pape MAGNUM (1.5L)

$195.00 - $195.00
$195.00
$195.00 - $195.00
$195.00
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Clos des Papes is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most revered estates, run by Vincent Avril of a family rooted in the village for centuries. Vincent farms organically with tiny yields, averaging just 1.3 tons per acre from 2008 to 2012. The vines average more than 50 years old and are spread across many small plots. In the cellar, his approach is hands-off: the grapes are destemmed and no new oak is ever used. The 2012 is 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, with small amounts of other local varieties. James Molesworth called it “a stunner.” Expect soaring cassis, cherry and plum, with hoisin, warm ganache, roasted apple wood, graphite and licorice. The palate is dense, silky and beautifully integrated, combining power and grace. A magnum at its peak, perfect for a special dinner of roast lamb, duck or game.

96 Points
"Moving to the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape, this is a vintage that’s loved by Paul-Vincent, and one that he compares to 2005. Hitting 15.4% alcohol, it has gorgeous richness and depth, with the hallmark elegance of the estate. Kirsch, blackberry, licorice, spice and floral notes all emerge from the glass, and it builds on the palate with superb concentration, integrated acidity and sweet tannin. Paul-Vincent commented that he thinks this will close down quickly. Nevertheless its balance, tannin and overall equilibrium will keep it drinking nicely through 2032."
—Jeb Dunnuck-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage: 2012
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Bottle Size: 1.5L
Producer: Clos des Papes
Clos des Papes

Clos des Papes is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most revered estates, run by Vincent Avril of a family rooted in the village for centuries. Vincent farms organically with tiny yields, averaging just 1.3 tons per acre from 2008 to 2012. The vines average more than 50 years old and are spread across many small plots. In the cellar, his approach is hands-off: the grapes are destemmed and no new oak is ever used. The 2012 is 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, with small amounts of other local varieties. James Molesworth called it “a stunner.” Expect soaring cassis, cherry and plum, with hoisin, warm ganache, roasted apple wood, graphite and licorice. The palate is dense, silky and beautifully integrated, combining power and grace. A magnum at its peak, perfect for a special dinner of roast lamb, duck or game.

96 Points
"Moving to the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape, this is a vintage that’s loved by Paul-Vincent, and one that he compares to 2005. Hitting 15.4% alcohol, it has gorgeous richness and depth, with the hallmark elegance of the estate. Kirsch, blackberry, licorice, spice and floral notes all emerge from the glass, and it builds on the palate with superb concentration, integrated acidity and sweet tannin. Paul-Vincent commented that he thinks this will close down quickly. Nevertheless its balance, tannin and overall equilibrium will keep it drinking nicely through 2032."
—Jeb Dunnuck-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage: 2012
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Bottle Size: 1.5L
Producer: Clos des Papes