| Clos des Papes
Vincent Avril
Avenue Pierre de Luxembourg 13, 84230 Chateauneuf du Pape.
Tel. 490 837 013
Direct sale: Monday - Friday 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00
clos-des-papes@clos-des-papes.com
In 1987 Vincent Avril took over
from his father Paul Avril.
As early as in 1896 Paul Avril's grandfather started bottling wine with the mark Clos des Papes.
The property has today 32 ha. 3 ha. is with white varieties. 24 different
parcels are spread around the town. A parcel is nearby the pope's castle and
has been surrounded by walls (clos). From here came the name of the domain.
Since 2007 the domain has been certified
"agriculture biologique"
Only one cuvé of red and white Chateauneuf du Pape are made.
Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge
65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 5% others.
The yield is only about 25 hl/ha. Aged in foudres/barriques for about one year.
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Picpoul.
Vin de Table "Petit Vin d´Avril"
From declassified Chateauneuf du Pape. Normally blended from two vintages.
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