Extraordinarily Intense 98pt Chateauneuf du Pape On Sale!
30% OFF!!
 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2010
Rhone, France
"The 2010 looks to be extraordinary. A slightly fresher and more elegant version of the 2007, I think it may well be the greatest Clos des Papes since the 1990 and 1978. The 2010 has a dense ruby/purple color, a beautifully precise and pure nose of deep black raspberry, black cherry, boysenberry and blueberry notes with some licorice, garrigue, and bouquet garni. Additionally, there is a meaty richness that probably comes from the Mourvedre and Syrah. It is an extraordinarily intense, fresh, lively wine with great finesse and elegance, which is somewhat unusual given the richness of fruit and the power of this wine. The color is a dense ruby/purple, perhaps slightly less opaque than the 2007, but very dark. This wine should evolve for 30+ years. Score range 96-98."
98 Points Robert Parker
Suggested Retail Price $149.99
Our Regular Price $122.99
On Sale: $104.99 Incredible!
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It was in 2007 that this wine was Wine of the Year at Wine Spectator. That year it got 98 points from them. Parker has now given it 98. Spectator has yet to score it. Could this be another top 10 Spectator wine...or even Number One? Now is the time to get some of this while you can. Since we got our allocation it has already gone up in price but we're passing the savings on to you, our best customers. MOVE QUICKLY, EXTEMELY LIMITED!
THIS OFFER ENDS August 15, 2012 OR BEFORE IF WE SELL OUT!
 Clos des Papes was established in 1896 by Paul Avril, one of the group of vintners behind the creation of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Paul was the first of four generations at this winery in the village of Chateauneuf du Pape. His son Regis Avril delivered their wines to two French presidents, Charles de Gaulle and Georges Pompidou, as it has always been one of the best. Grandson Paul Avril started working at the domaine in 1963 with his father and then later for many years with his son, and current proprietor Paul-Vincent Avril. In his youth Paul-Vincent attended wine school in Burgundy. He went back to the domaine in 1988 where he set about making sure the wines had finesse and elegance, as he considers these the most important qualities in the wine. Today there are almost 80 acres (7 acres of white grapes) scattered around the town in 24 different parcels. One of these is near the Pope's castle and is surrounded by walls (clos); this is how the chateau got it's name. And in 2010 the vineyards were certified "agriculture biologique" (organic). Only three wines are produced here, the white and red Chateauneuf du Papes plus the Vin de Table "Petit Vin d´Avril" that is made from de-classified Chateauneuf du Pape. Paul-Vincent says that the secret behind the quality of their wines is very low yields. Today's feature is made up of approximately 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah and small amounts of the other permitted varieties. It is aged in foudres for 12-15 months before bottling.
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