Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2021 (750ml) Palo Cortado Sherry with optimal weather conditions allowing

with optimal weather conditions allowing long hang times

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JS96James SucklingSo much ripe and sweet tobacco on the nose with currant and blackberry character

but without the stellar fireworks of 2019 or the instantaneous drink-now temptation of many from the past decade

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Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2021 (750ml) Palo Cortado Sherry with optimal weather conditions allowingPaul Avril (1873 1962) was one of the people behind the creation of the appellation. In 1896, he started to sell his wines with the name Clos des Papes. Today the property covers 32 ha. 24 different parcels are spread around the town. One parcel is nearby the pope's castle and has been surrounded by walls (clos). From here came the name of the domain. Winemaker Notes In its youth, this wine shows primary notes of pear and orchard fruit. After some