Clos des Papes Châteaneuf-du-Pape 2022

Despite a hailstorm that destroyed approximately one-third of the crop this year. Paul-Vincent Avril managed to produce a wine with the same grape proportions as in previous years. thanks to his vineyard's diverse and fragmented nature. So. the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos des Papes reveals a delicate. aromatic bouquet of peony. gooseberry. lilac. flowers and cherries mingled with delicate notes of fennel and menthol. Medium to full-bodied. sappy and layered. it's perfectly textured with velvety. delicate tannins enhanced by bright acids and a long. ethereal finish. Although the Mourvèdre is slightly dominant at this stage. this wine is unquestionably poised for great aging potential. (YC. 9/2024)