A potentially perfect wine in the making, the 2023 Clos des Papes is outstanding, and we have some of this wine at a great price today. To this day, Clos de Papes continues to be one of the best buys for CDP, upholding a very high level of quality that represents the region perfectly. Clos des Papes was certified organic in 2011, and it is their diligent vineyard management, coupled with their classical winemaking, that keeps them at the forefront of CDP, with 2023 being one of the greatest examples from Clos des Papes. The 2023 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is fantastic, characterized by optimal climatic conditions guided by the expert viticulture of winemaker Paul-Vincent Avril. The wines showcase concentrated fruit flavors, characteristic garrigue notes, and refined spiciness. Harvesting under ideal conditions yielded wines with supple yet structured tannins, promising immediate appeal and the potential for graceful aging. This is a clear candidate for wine of the vintage from Chateauneuf du Pape and is simply not a wine to miss!

Wine Advocate 99+ The 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos des Papes is exquisite, wafting from the glass with a captivating bouquet of sweet red berries, iris, dark cherries, menthol, blood orange and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and textured, it’s denser than usual, with a more pronounced structure and a lovely, fleshy core of fruit. Concluding with an ethereal, saline and weightless finish, this is a strong candidate for wine of the vintage—one that should evolve with grace over the coming years to attain a likely perfect score.