Paul Avril 'Clos des Papes' Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 750mL France underpinned by lively acids and

underpinned by lively acids and an imposing chassis of rich

which sits above the morning fog

the 2016 Proprietary Red is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Merlot

this is a very powerful wine with incredible length and perfect balance which should live for a very long time

there is still a remarkably high level of tannin (sweet rather than astringent)

Paul Avril 'Clos des Papes' Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 750mL France underpinned by lively acids and"A perfumed nose of wild dark berries, leather, cloves, black olives and dried leaves. It's full bodied with polished tannins. It's ample with lovely velvety texture. It's slightly punchy on the mid palate, but remains balanced and focused. Funnelled long finish. Drink or hold." James Suckling, JS96, tasted 4 2023