1996 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Wine Details
Producer

Clos de Pape

Place of Origin

France

Châteauneuf Du Pape

Rhône

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Rhone Blend

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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This domain '97 red Chateauneuf carries around 14% alcohol yet lacks power, points out Vincent Avril, echoing a sentiment I was to hear repeatedly during my time in the area. Like many of his neighbors, Avril was especially excited about the '98 vintage, which he described as a powerful year comparable to 1990. Yields were healthy, grape sugars were high, and the best wines appear to have excellent structure for aging. The wines here are traditionally made. The Avrils buy one new foudre (out of 28) every other year, and also purchase a few two-year-old barriques.