Clos des Papes - Little Wine of April (L-22)
Le Clos des Papes is located in the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape , in the Rhône Valley. The family estate was created by Paul Avril and has been managed by his son Paul-Vincent Avril since 2009. The vineyard consists of 24 small plots spread over 32 hectares. The 13 grape varieties authorized for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation are grown in this vineyard, but Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah are in the majority. Paul Avril produces two vintages of Clos des Papes: a red and a white. The estate has been certified organic since 2008.
Le Petit Vin d'Avril is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Marselan and Caladoc . The harvest is destemmed then crushed and put in vatting for 20 days. The aging lasts 1 year in oak barrels for part of the production.
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Marselan, Caladoc
