- Producer
- Paul-Vincent Avril
- Origin
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone/southern France FRANCE
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Grenache/Garnacha
- Farming Style
- biodynamic
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Wine Score
- 95 points, Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Aug 2019
96 points, Jeb Dunnock, robertparker.com, Oct 2014
94 points, Josh Raynolds, vinousmedia.com, Apr 2015
Stock in
Warehouse*Stock on Order Price ib Add to Basket Case 6x75cl - 1 £270.00
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Media Reviews
Joe Czerwinski
Showing no bricking at all, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape is in its early maturity. There`s a lovely mushroomy savoriness layered against black cherries and cola, earth and spice. Full-bodied, supple and almost creamy-plush in texture, it`s ready to drink now yet should easily go another decade. 95 points
Jeb Dunnock
Moving to the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape, this is a vintage that’s loved by Paul-Vincent, and one that he compares to 2005. Hitting 15.4% alcohol, it has gorgeous richness and depth, with the hallmark elegance of the estate. Kirsch, blackberry, licorice, spice and floral notes all emerge from the glass, and it builds on the palate with superb concentration, integrated acidity and sweet tannin. Paul-Vincent commented that he thinks this will close down quickly. Nevertheless its balance, tannin and overall equilibrium will keep it drinking nicely through 2032. 96 points
Josh Raynolds
Opaque ruby. Smoky blueberry and cherry compote aromas pick up a peppery nuance with air, along with a suave floral quality. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering sweet, deeply concentrated black and blue fruit flavors and a hint of lavender pastille. Spreads out and becomes spicier on the juicy, penetrating finish, which is framed by supple, slow-building tannins. 94 points
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