1993 Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes
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The 1993 is an excellent effort in this more challenging vintage. One of the pleasant surprises of recent tastings has been how many fine 1993 Chateauneuf du Papes there are. This vintage is over-looked today, but well-stored examples are beginning to drink beautifully. Clos des Papes’ dense ruby-colored1993 exhibits plenty of kirsch, soy, and Asian spices along with a bit of shortness and toughness in the finish. Although fully mature, it will keep for another 8-10 years. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173
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Robert Parker
About the producer

Few estates have shaped the identity of Châteauneuf-du-Pape quite like Clos des Papes. For generations, the Avril family has remained devoted to a single benchmark cuvée, crafted from more than twenty vineyard parcels to express the appellation at its finest.
Product details
Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro
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Dry