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Date Printed: 5/18/2013
Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010
Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010
 (search item no. 117349)
collectible wine

The Wine Advocate rating: 99 points
Wine Spectator rating: 98 points
PRICE ON 5/18/2013: $129.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 96 points
2009 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
2009 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2008 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
2008 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 99 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 97 points
2007 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 98 points
2006 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2006 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 98 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 96 points
2005 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 96 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 97 points
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 97 points
2003 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
2000 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
2000 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 #4 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012

As with many houses in the region, the cépage for the red wine at Clos des Papes is based on a majority of Grenache, with smaller quantities of Mouvèdre and Syrah. The remainder of the blend consists of small amounts of some of the lesser-known varietals approved in the appellation, namely Muscardin, Counoise and Vacarèse. The wines spend their infancy in tank and are then transferred to large foudres for an élevage which lasts approximately 14-15 months.

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About Clos des Papes:

 the "Clos des Papes" estate inclueds some forty scattered hectares, approximately 80 acres.
There are no fewer than 24 different plots of land, which include some of the most beautiful soils in the Chateauneuf vineyards. The geographical separation of our vineyards enables us to control ripeness at harvest time, since each sector does not necessarily reach the exact same stage at the same time. It also allows us to combine different varieties planted to the south. "Clos des Papes makes both red wines and white wines (10% of the production) for long-keeping, using traditional vinification and maturing. As I mentioned previously, our yields are deliberately low (an average of 28hl/hectare). and then undergo further strict sorting, to uphold our quality.