Châteauneuf- du- Pape Rouge 2017 – Clos des Papes

Clos des Papes, av Pierre de Luxembourg, 84230 Châteauneuf du Pape, France

The French winery Clos des Papes has been in the family for several generations. The vineyards are located in the southern Rhône region, where they benefit from the Mediterranean climate. During the 2800 hours of sunshine a year, the grapes get a perfect sweetness, which is later reflected in the character of the Clos des Papes wines.

Organic viticulture for Clos des Papes wines

More and more wineries today are based on the guidelines for ecological viticulture. Clos des Papes sets the best example here and works with mostly very old vines, which can be cared for with great effort and are spread over a total of 18 plots. But the effort is worth it for the wines with a strong character that can be obtained from the old grapes.

Châteauneuf du Pape as the figurehead of the winery

One of the best known Red wines from Clos des Papes belong to the Châteauneuf du Pape. A unique cuvée, a low alcohol content and an almost incomparable intensity are the distinguishing features of this wine. It is produced with a yield limit of 18 hl/ha, which is also noticeable in the high quality. The 2007 wine is still considered the best vintage. With the Châteauneuf du Pape blanc, Clos des Papes has created a counterpart with a strong character for white wine lovers.

How expensive are Clos des Papes wines?

Clos des Papes wines are a rarity on the market, which is only due to the very strict yield limitation. Therefore, the wines from the Clos des Papes winery are also among the higher-priced wines. They are considered to be very storable and are an ideal gift for wine lovers on special occasions.

Here you can buy Clos des Papes wines

We offer in the Vinigrandi online shop We offer you a small but special selection of Clos des Papes wines that you can order online. For deliveries within Germany, we do not charge any shipping fees from an order value of 120.00 euros.