2001 Clos des Papes Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape A bit like a Rh̫ne-blend

A bit like a Rh̫ne-blend nouveau

It's juicy and flavorful with pleasant grippy tannins on a long finish

It's rather smoothly textured

exotic fruits and citrus with a deep toasted brioche note as well as aged cheese nuances

2001 Clos des Papes Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape A bit like a Rh̫ne-blendThe classically styled 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape has plenty of the telltale kirsch and sweet spice notes that always seem to be present in Avril's wines. Showing more mature notes of truffle, olive, licorice and garrigue as it sat in the glass, it's medium to full bodied, elegant and balanced, with a great texture and finish. It has solid mid palate depth, as well as sweet tannin, so, while there's no harm enjoying bottles today, it has another decade