Clos des Papes Châteauneuf du Pape 2017

Tiefviolette Farbe, vollmundig, komplex und konzentriert, reichhaltige Aromen von roten Früchten ((Kirschen, Brommbeeren, schwarze Johannisbeeren) und Lakritze verschmelzen mit komplexen Gewürznoten der Garrigue, außergewöhnlich seidige Tannine, nahtlose Textur und ein nicht enden wollendes tolles Finale. Sehr hohe Lagerfähigkeit.
2017 wird von der Weinwelt als weiterer Jahrgang mit hoher Qualität und großem Potenzial gefeiert. Durch witterungsbedingte Ernteverluste ist die Menge leider sehr begrenzt.

Jeb Dunnuck 96-99/100
The 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape looks to be a huge success and reminds me of the 2007. As is normal, Vincent keeps multiple foudres with different blends (as well as a foudre of the final blend), and it's always incredibly educational tasting through the different barrels. The final blend has a classic, sweet bouquet of kirsch, spices, and garrigue, and it's full-bodied, deep, and thrillingly concentrated on the palate. The blend is shifted more toward Mourvèdre due to the tiny quantity of Grenache in the vintage, which makes me think this cuvée might close down shortly after bottling, but it's upfront and incredibly expressive today.

Parker - Wine Advocate 96/100
Paul-Vincent Avril and I tasted from several foudres of the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape. Foudre #17 was Syrah-heavy, with plenty of blueberry and blackberry fruit tinged with licorice. Full-bodied and rich, it was also silky and long (93 - 95 points). Number 19 was 55% Grenache and 45% Mourvèdre, more floral, herbal and spicy, with black cherry fruit and ample concentration (95 - 97 points). From #18, an approximation of the final 60,000-bottle blend, the wine was full-bodied and velvety, ripe and concentrated without going over the top, with cherry and blueberry fruit that lingered on the finish (94 - 96 points). According to Avril, the 2017 will be approximately 45% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, with the balance mainly Syrah, and a finished alcohol of about 15.3% (less than in 2016).

Das Weingut
Clos des Papes erzeugt nach biodynamischen Richtlinien. Wenn es um Spitzenqualität in der Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape geht, gehört Paul-Vincent Avril zu den absoluten Top-Adressen. Mit seinem Clos des Papes setzt dieser Winzer regelmäßig die Leitlinie in dieser Region.