Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2021 Fortified Wine

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2021 Fortified WineSpring frosts on 8th April reduced the crop by about 40% in this vintage, and it was the Syrah which was most affected so the percentages this year change a little to 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvdre, 5% Syrah with a splash of other varieties. 100% destemmed and natural yeast fermented over several weeks. Matured in large oak casks for 12 15 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Very different from the 2022 vintage, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos

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stone fruit and grilled nuts

AROMA : Slightly spicy

infused with juniper at three stages for a delicious-savoury profile

black fruit aromas appear

This cognac has reached the paroxysm of oxidation

it reveals bright aromas of red cherries

ripe banana

100% Petit Manseng picked during the first 10 days of November at approximately 28hl/ha

aromas of riper fruit

lingering very long with frothing salt mineral texture

with notes of sweet spices and flowers