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Score 92/100 · Drink 2012-2024, Robert Parker, Oct 2012

The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is composed of all the white varietals permitted in Chateauneuf du Pape. Although it is not put through malolactic fermentation and sees no oak whatsoever, this cuvee has proven to age remarkably well. The 2011 exhibits lots of poached pear, honeysuckle, quince and white currants as well as a full-bodied, powerful (15.6% natural alcohol) style. It reveals lots of glycerin along with wonderful freshness, acidity and purity. The 2011 should last for 10-12 years. This admirably run estate has essentially been practicing biodynamic farming for nearly 15 years, but they were not certified as biodynamic until 2011. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173

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93
93/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Robert Parker

92
92/100

Robert Parker

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94 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 94/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Sep 2012

Upfront and perfumed, the 2011 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a classic southern Rhône white that offers up clean citrus, peach, licorice, and edgy mineral-like qualities to go with a medium to full-bodied, supple palate. Showing the freshness and suppleness of the vintage, with a full-bodied, textured palate, excellent acidity, and a classy, yet approachable feel, this knockout Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc will drink well for a decade or more.

92 points
Robert Parker
Score 92/100 · Robert Parker

The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is composed of all the white varietals permitted in Chateauneuf du Pape. Although it is not put through malolactic fermentation and sees no oak whatsoever, this cuvee has proven to age remarkably well. The 2011 exhibits lots of poached pear, honeysuckle, quince and white currants as well as a full-bodied, powerful (15.6% natural alcohol) style. It reveals lots of glycerin along with wonderful freshness, acidity and purity. The 2011 should last for 10-12 years. Oct 2012, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Clos-des-Papes
Clos des Papes

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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Grape Blend

Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc / Garnacha Blanca, Clairette

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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