2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
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One of the best white wines of the appellation is made at Clos des Papes, the non-malolactic yet full-bodied and powerful 2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape blanc. Notes of white peaches, pears, citrus oil, and honeysuckle are present in the medium to full-bodied, fleshy 2004. It shows good acidity and a lively, vibrant mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 4-5 years, although some vintages have an amazing ability to last much longer. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173
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Robert Parker
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(this did not go through the secondary fermentation) Bright straw color. Fresh pear, minerals and a suggestion of floral honey on the nose. Lively and nervy, with well-focused flavors of dried apple, nectarine and tangy quince. Finishes bright and crisp. "I'd wait ten years for this," commented Avril.
One of the best white wines of the appellation is made at Clos des Papes, the non-malolactic yet full-bodied and powerful 2004 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape blanc. Notes of white peaches, pears, citrus oil, and honeysuckle are present in the medium to full-bodied, fleshy 2004. It shows good acidity and a lively, vibrant mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 4-5 years, although some vintages have an amazing ability to last much longer. Wine Advocate.February, 2006
About the producer
Few estates have shaped the identity of Châteauneuf-du-Pape quite like Clos des Papes. For generations, the Avril family has remained devoted to a single benchmark cuvée, crafted from more than twenty vineyard parcels to express the appellation at its finest.
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Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc / Garnacha Blanca, Clairette
White
Dry