Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge 2023

Name: 2023 Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge
Brand: Paul Avril et Fils
SKU: 111048720230600750-IB
Price: 714.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Paul Avril et Fils

99+Wine Advocate

99+Yohan Castaing

97Matt Walls

+3 more

$714.00

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Bonded provenance

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Drinking window

2028 · opens 2034–2041 · peak 2050

now +24 yrs

Can drink, will improve · best from 2034 · will keep to 2050.

Tasting notes

Yohan Castaing · Wine Advocate · 99+

Notes of dark berries, lilac, dark cherries and fresh licorice introduce the superb 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos des Papes, a full-bodied, seamless and layered wine with a perfectly balanced, fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. As I have noted previously, it will be a candidate for a perfect score after a few years of cellaring.

Matt Walls · Decanter · 97

Deeply coloured and quite dark in character, with damson and liquorice notes. It’s generous, full-bodied, quite spicy and fairly potent, with lovely bright, sappy acidity and very fine, soft tannins. There are some similarities with 2022 and 2020, though it’s not as punchy as 2022 nor quite as energetic as 2020. This should be very good, and will drink before both of these recent vintages. All destemmed, aged in old foudres. The estate had a good yield this year, at 25hl/ha.

Drink 2031 - 2039

Jeb Dunnuck · Jeb Dunnuck · 96

Bottled in May and based on 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape was completely destemmed and brought up entirely in foudre. Its medium ruby hue is followed by a gorgeously complex nose of red and black fruits, Provençal spices, and roasted meats. It's medium to full-bodied, with a seamless, layered, ultra-classy style that will drink beautifully for 20-25 years. Drink 2025-2048.

James Suckling · James Suckling · 95

Impressive volume to this 2023, with so much texture and spices, yet it remains totally in control. Silky and fine-tuned, it showcases aromas of dark cherries, dark plums, exotic spices, dried flowers and some dried leaves. It's full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a seductive, silky texture. There’s precise polish here. The rich fruit and intense core of spice complement each other, providing a well-composed, harmonious palate. Long, succulent and flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

Nicolas Greinacher · Vinous · 95

Cassis pastilles, licorice, ripe blackberry, herbal tones and peppery accents introduce the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which was bottled in May 2025. Gently wrapped around smooth tannins with less apparent structure than the preceding 2022 vintage, the 2023 is an open-knit, accessible but ageworthy red Clos des Papes, hitting the palate with boatloads of jammy strawberry flavors. Juicy and smooth, the 2023 is one of the sexiest Clos des Papes in recent history and totally worth the hunt.

Catalog details

Appellation

RegionRhone

Vintage2023

ColorRed

Top Score99 · Wine Advocate

Format750 ml

SourceMerchant

StorageBonded warehouse