2019 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE So says Vincent Avril of 2019. After the paucity of yield in 2018 (9hl ha), he no doubt breathed a huge sigh of relief at the end of the harvest. For 2019 had heavily compensated them with a highly qualitative and generous crop, at least by Clos de Papes standards, which means yields of 20 25 hl ha. This has meant a return to a more typical Clos des Papes blend, favouring Grenache. 2019 is a powerful, incredibly silky and balanced

” is characterized by stony

with cold nights and warm days

require attention to detail

two years after Nicole completed her diplome in Oenology and joined her father in the domaine

The vineyards are managed sustainably with an aim toward an even more rigorous respect for environmental concerns

5 gallon capacity

Then a traditional

Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru (40%)

050 ft) elevation

Rudd Estate is a multigenerational winery handcrafting small production wines that reflect the ultimate expression of its world-class terroir by respecting the traditions of the past

much longer than other Fino sherries

and since 2013 he has plowed this parcel with a horse