Clos Des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019
| Description: | Paul Avril (1873-1962) was one of the people behind the creation of the appellation. In 1896 he started to sell his wines with the name Clos des Papes.Régis Avril (1901-1987) delivered wines to two presidents of France General de Gaulle and Georges Pompidou. Paul Avril (1937-2009) started working at the domain 1963 at first together with his father and later for many years with his son.Paul-Vincent Avril (1965 - ) attended as a young man wine school in Bourgondy and when he went back to the domain in 1988 he had visions about finesse and elegance and he still considers these qualities as most importent for a high class wine. Today the property covers 32 ha. 3 ha. is with white varieties. 24 different parcels are spread around the town. One parcel is nearby the pope's castle and has been surrounded by walls (clos). From here came the name of the domain. Since 2011 the vineyards are certified "agriculture biologique" |
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| Price: | $ 119.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Vinous Reverie
| Address: |
554 Ygnacio Valley Road Ste A Walnut Creek, CA 94596 United States |
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First added to 1000 Corks on August 8, 2022.
