Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2006 BORDCOUNT0730 aerating soil while adding organic

aerating soil while adding organic matter without tilling or chemicals

sourced from gravelly terraces near Pont de l’Isère

occasionally rustic character backed by rugged

and a splash of the rare Bulgarian crossing Rubin

and Cabernet Sauvignon

Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2006 BORDCOUNT0730 aerating soil while adding organicOne of Chateauneuf du Pape's most legendary estates, in a strong vintage at full maturity. Clos des Papes has been owned by the Avril family for centuries Paul Vincent Avril runs the cellar today and stands almost alone among top CdP estates in producing only one red wine: no special cuvees, no parcel selections, no luxury bottlings, just the singular expression of the full domaine. The wine famously blends Grenache, Mourvdre and Syrah with small