Clos des Papes 2011
AOC Chateauneuf du Pape

Die Produzenten des nördlichen und südlichen Rhonetals freuen sich über einen ausgezeichneten Jahrgang 2011.
Ein sommerlicher Frühling, ein frühlingshafter Sommer und ein milder, sonniger Herbst setzten die guten klimatischen Voraussetzungen dafür, dass sich viele Winzer für einen recht späten Lesetermin entscheiden konnten. So wurden Trauben bei optimaler Reife geerntet. Die Weine des Jahrgangs zeigen eine schöne Konzentration, Noten reifer Früchte, eine ausgeprägte Frische sowie seidenweiche Tannine, die die Weine bereits früh zugänglich machen.

Presse / Kritik
Wine Spectator: 95 / 100 Punkte
R. Parker: 91-94 / 100 Punkte
"I tasted through a number of different foudres of the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape red, which came from tiny yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare in what was a relatively prolific harvest for many producers in Chateauneuf du Pape. Proprietor Vincent Avril implemented a severe triage in both the vineyard and cellars. The result is a beautifully made, sexy, hedonistic, up-front red with plenty of mulberry, kirsch and cassis fruit, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and plenty of glycerin and authority. It tips the scales at 15% alcohol. (Not yet released) This admirably run estate has essentially been practicing biodynamic farming for nearly 15 years, but they were not certified as biodynamic until 2011."
St. Tanzer: 93 / 100 Punkte
"Vivid ruby. Smoky cherry, red berry and potpourri scents show excellent clarity and pick up spiciness with aeration. Stains the palate with intense black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, with a sexy floral pastille quality adding complexity. Finishes with impressive energy and thrust, firmed by fine-grained tannins and piquant minerality. Avril thinks that this will be an ager based on its balance."
The Rhone Report: 92-95 / 100 Punkte
"As is normal here, I was able to taste the 2011 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape from numerous foudres and assorted blends, as well as from a single foudre that contains a rough equivalent of the final blend. While 2011 is certainly a more difficult vintage, this estate excelled and has a rare level of depth in concentration, with each sample showing solid intensity on the nose, medium to full-body, and a rich, concentrated mid-palate. I do not think it will compete with the ’06, ’07, or ’10, but will easily be a mid 90-point wine that will delight Clos des Papes lovers."
Meiningers Weinwelt:
"Einer der Ur-Chateauneuf, eigenwillig mit südlich geprägtem Frucht- und Würzspektrum, von Tee über alle möglichen Beeren bis Schokolade..."
The Wine Cellar Insider: 94/100 Punkte
"Medium bodied, but not light, the nose kicks in with 5 spice, kirsch and peppery scents. The wine offers soft, round textures and a spicy, fresh, cherry, fennel and black raspberry finish that is further complicated by a hint of spearmint on the endnote. "