Clos des Papes Châteaneuf-du-Pape 2022 MG

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 is a poised, beautifully detailed red that shows just how refined this legendary estate can be, even in a challenging year. Despite a severe hailstorm that wiped out around a third of the crop, Paul-Vincent Avril has crafted a wine with the same classic blend and balance that Clos des Papes is known for. This is a graceful, terroir-driven Châteauneuf that marries aromatic delicacy with impressive depth and aging potential.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a vibrant, deep ruby with a translucent rim that hints at both youth and finesse. The nose is immediately expressive and floral, opening with peony, lilac, and cherry blossom, followed by bright red fruits like gooseberry and ripe cherry. Subtle layers of fennel, menthol, and a touch of garrigue add complexity and a cool, lifted edge. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied yet wonderfully graceful, with a juicy, layered core of red berry fruit framed by velvety, ultra-fine tannins. The Mourvèdre currently makes its presence felt in a darker, slightly more savory undertone, lending structure and backbone without heaviness. Fresh, lucid acidity keeps everything in perfect tension, leading to a long, airy, almost ethereal finish with echoes of flowers, anise, and cool herbs. While already seductive in its youth, this cuvée is clearly built to evolve beautifully in the cellar over the next 10–20 years and beyond, especially in magnum.

Production
Clos des Papes farms some of the most esteemed parcels in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, spread across a patchwork of terroirs with galets roulés (rounded river stones), sand, clay, and limestone. This diversity allowed the estate to compensate for the localized impact of hail in 2022 and still maintain its traditional blend proportions dominated by Grenache, with important contributions from Mourvèdre, Syrah and other permitted varieties. The vineyards are worked with great respect for the environment, with meticulous hand-harvesting to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy fruit is selected. In the cellar, Clos des Papes adheres to a classic, low-intervention philosophy: gentle extraction, fermentation in traditional vats, and maturation in large neutral foudres so that oak never masks the purity of fruit or the character of the vintage. The result is a wine that is unmistakably Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but very much Clos des Papes in its elegance and restraint.

Food & Serving
This 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a versatile gastronomic wine that shines alongside refined yet flavorful dishes. Think herb-crusted lamb, slow-braised beef cheeks, duck with cherry or berry sauces, roast game birds, or mushroom-based dishes such as truffle risotto or wild mushroom tarts. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses and rich Mediterranean cuisine featuring olive, fennel, and aromatic herbs. Serve at around 16–18°C (60–64°F); in its youth, decanting for 1–2 hours will help the wine open up its floral and herbal complexity, while older bottles will need only a gentle splash decant to remove any sediment.

Producer
Clos des Papes is one of the historic blue-chip names of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with the Avril family’s roots in the region going back to the 17th century. Over generations, they have assembled a mosaic of prime vineyard holdings that today rank among the appellation’s finest, and their wines are benchmarks for classical, ageworthy southern Rhône reds. Under the stewardship of Paul-Vincent Avril, Clos des Papes has become synonymous with finesse over power, regularly receiving top scores and international acclaim while remaining remarkably consistent from vintage to vintage. This unwavering commitment to terroir expression, low yields, and traditional winemaking has cemented Clos des Papes as a reference point not only for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but for serious wine lovers worldwide.

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