Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013 (Magnum)

Clos des Papes ist mit seiner eleganten Interpretation einer der besten Châteauneuf-du-Pape Weine. Der Clos des Papes ist von Jahrgang zu Jahrgang sehr gleichmässig und besteht aus einer Assemblage, die zu einem grossen Teil aus Grenache besteht (ca. 65%). Er entstammt 50 jährigen und älteren Rebstöcken mit geringen Erträgen. Vor der Flaschenabfüllung erfolgt ein 15-monatiger Ausbau in grossen Fässern (kein neues Holz).

Details:

Produzent:	Clos des Papes
Region:	Rhône
Appellation:	Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Jahrgang:	2013
Volumen (cl):	150
Farbe:	Rot

Ratings

Wineadvocate

Tasted out of bottle, the 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape comes from miniscule yields of 13 hectoliter per hectare (25-39 hectoliters per hectare is normal for the appellation), and hits 14.8% natural alcohol. It has a darker, slightly more concentrated, austere feel than the 2014, and has ample kirsch, blackberry, peppery and crushed rock-like aromas and flavors. Vincent commented that he thinks this vintage will shut down after a few years in bottle, so if you’re going try one in its youth, find the corkscrew. While obviously not a great wine, it’s certainly outstanding and has considerable charm and elegance. It will also have 10-15 years of overall longevity. - JD 10/2015

Vinous 93

Vinous

Brilliant ruby. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe red berries, incense, garrigue and smoky minerals convey a sexy Asian spice nuance in the background. Supple, seamless and alluringly sweet, offering intense black raspberry and floral pastille flavors that stain the palate. Smooth, seamless and concentrated but energetic as well, with velvety, slow-building tannins giving shape to a very long, spice- and mineral-accented finish. Drink: 2021-2028.

Dunnuck 92

Dunnuck

From a difficult vintage, the 2013 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is nevertheless upfront and charming, with a cool climate-like feel in its kirsch and darker berry fruits, spice, pepper, and mineral aromas and flavors. It opens up beautifully with time in the glass, is medium-bodied and elegant, and has plenty to love. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. - JD 08/2018