Clos des Papes - Chateauneuf du Pape 2008
Price: $144.20
Sale Price: $95.99
| Producer | Clos des Papes |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Subregion | Chateauneuf du Pape |
| Varietal | Rhone Blend |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Sku | 26890 |
Clos des Papes Description
Clos des Papes is one of the few estates to use all permitted varieties for both red and white Chateauneuf. They are well known for producing one of the most authentic and long lived examples of the appellation having started estate bottling in 1896.
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
Dark, inviting and very alluring, with captivating black tea, charred mesquite and kirsch aromas and flavors allied to a remarkably silky mouthfeel. Superlong, with mineral, violet, pepper and additional crushed cherry and plum fruit notes all gliding through the finish.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
A notoriously difficult vintage to vinify according to Paul-Vincent Avril, owing to its sheer power and massive tannic load, the 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos des Papes nonetheless emerges with a superb floral bouquet of dark fruits, lilac and violets. Full-bodied, round and structured, it's powerful and slightly rustic, with a pronounced Mourvèdre character, firm but elegant tannins and a long, licorice-inflected finish. It's a testament to Paul-Vincent Avril's skill in taming even the most unruly of vintages.
Published: July 2026
Vinous Media
Bright ruby. A heady bouquet displays fresh red berries, sandalwood, dried flowers and a hint of baking spices. Creamy in texture, with lively acidity lifting sweet red and dark berry and candied rose flavors. Becomes sappier with air and finishes with very good clarity and lingering spiciness. Avril thinks this wine will surprise people with its ability to age.
-Josh Raynolds
