Paul Avril 'Clos des Papes' Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 750mL France dark chocolate and incense

dark chocolate and incense

tasted 12/2020

"A perfumed nose of wild dark berries

A bit hard to taste today owing to a high level of carbon dioxide but looks to be brilliant

the 2016 Proprietary Red is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Merlot

Paul Avril 'Clos des Papes' Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 750mL France dark chocolate and incense"A perfumed nose of wild dark berries, leather, cloves, black olives and dried leaves. It's full bodied with polished tannins. It's ample with lovely velvety texture. It's slightly punchy on the mid palate, but remains balanced and focused. Funnelled long finish. Drink or hold." James Suckling, JS96, tasted 4 2023