Clos des Papes

Clos des Papes: exceptional wines

In the heart of the Rhône Valley, the history of the Clos des Papes estate goes back a long way, with evidence of the presence of vines in the area as far back as the 17th century. In fact, Clos des Papes was originally part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The name Clos des Papes did not appear until the end of the 19th century, with the first mourdèvre-based cuvée marketed in 1896. Since then, Clos des Papes has become one of the most popular parts of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, alongside other great names such as Rayas and Beaucastel. Its strength lies in the fact that the 32 hectares of land are divided up, with rolled pebbles rubbing shoulders with clay and sand. Some of the vines here are over 80 years old
The wines of Clos des Papes are exceptional. The Avril family's decision to combine the entire production yields results that are both powerful and very pure. This is the secret of the estate: the balance of forces. These wines are exceptionally long-lived. Of the 80,000 bottles produced each year, 95% are red wines, with an unprecedented diversity of grape varieties. The same applies to the remaining 5% for white wines: roussanne, clairette, grenache... It's all there! To sell your wine in the best possible conditions and get a quick estimate, contact Vins Grands Crus!