Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge 2021
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
In Stock
- Vintage2021
- ColourRed
- ProducerClos des Papes
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhone
- Sub RegionChateauneuf-du-Pape
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV15
- LWIN11104872021
- Avg. Critic Score4.3★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Very different from the 2022 vintage, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos des Papes is deeper and more powerful. It reveals delicate aromas of flowers, iris, lilac and spices, intertwined with lovely peppery notes. Full-bodied, concentrated and dense, it displays the estate’s characteristic tension but with perfectly controlled power that brings a richer, solid core of fruit. The finish is long, ethereal and peppery, complemented by velvety tannins that promise graceful aging. It has a real potential to improve in the cellar.
- Drinking Window: 2025 - 2045
- Reviewer Name: Yohan Castaing
- Review Date: October 2024
The 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is made with slightly more Grenache and less Syrah than previous vintages. Intermixing aromas of red and black fruits, dried herbs, white pepper and crushed rocks, this 2021 shows slightly less intensity than either the 2020 or 2019. Full-bodied, elegant and framed by smooth tannins, it is well-balanced by fresh acidity and closes with a savory finish.
- Drinking Window: 2026 - 2046
- Reviewer Name: Nicolas Greinacher
- Review Date: June 2023