{"product_id":"paul-avril-clos-des-papes-chateauneuf-du-pape-2021-1-5l","title":"Paul Avril Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2021 1.5L +14%","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Avril Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1.5L Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e format is a highly regarded red wine from one of the top producers in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in France's Southern Rhône Valley. Clos des Papes, run by Paul-Vincent Avril (often referred to as Paul Avril in listings), is renowned for its elegant, balanced, and age-worthy style—focusing on poise, finesse, and organic farming across diverse vineyard plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eVintage Overview (2021)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was challenging due to weather issues like hail, resulting in lower yields (around 18 hl\/ha at Clos des Papes). The estate's blend for this year emphasizes more Grenache than usual: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e58% Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e32% Mourvèdre\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e5% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e5% other permitted varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e (from up to 14 grapes total, all organically farmed and 100% destemmed). Alcohol is about 15.1%, but it remains balanced without noticeable heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCritics praise it as elegant, refined, and one of the standout wines of the vintage, with excellent freshness, silky tannins, and strong aging potential (15+ years, drink from around 2024–2036 or longer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Tasting Notes and Scores\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromas: Red and black fruits (cherries, raspberries, kirsch, black raspberries), dried herbs, white pepper, crushed rocks\/minerals, flowers (violets, lilacs), licorice, incense, spices, and underbrush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Medium to full-bodied, poised, and graceful with concentration, uplifting aromatics, supple\/silky tannins, bright acidity, and a long, peppery, ethereal finish. It's wonderfully textured, balanced, and vibrant—less opulent than warmer vintages like 2019 or 2020 but more elegant and approachable relatively early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScores: Commonly in the mid-90s, including \u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e from Wine Advocate (WA) and Wine Spectator (WS), \u003cstrong\u003e95\u003c\/strong\u003e from Jeb Dunnuck (JD) and others, with notes calling it \"gorgeous,\" \"stunning,\" and \"one of the wines of the vintage.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Avril","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52286651498815,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/rh66594_magnum-of-chateauneuf-du-pape-clos-des-papes-2021_1.webp?v=1772063312","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/paul-avril-clos-des-papes-chateauneuf-du-pape-2021-1-5l","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}