Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 3L 2023 rivera James Suckling

James Suckling

Pale straw with light green hues

The palate has a slightly creamy texture with notes of ripe apples

Downer’s recent plantings of a further 400 Cabernet Franc vines means

White stone fruit flavors are complemented by mineral and slate notes typical of fruit from high altitude cool climate vineyards

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 3L 2023 rivera James Suckling99 POINTS Yohan Castaing "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, its 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