Recently Rated Clos des Papes Wines

Although Vincent Avril sticks to one consistently excellent red blend from all his estate vineyards rather than making smaller cuvées, he does also make a sensational white, among the appellation’s elite. Here are ratings of some of Clos des Papes’ other recent Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape White 2013
Score: 94
Release Price: $97
A bright, floral-edged version, with a honeysuckle note that gives way to a racy core of white peach, acacia, jicama, lemon pulp and yellow apple skin flavors. Bracing zip and mouthwatering minerality add serious drive and length to the finish. Should cellar well. Best from 2015 through 2022. 450 cases made. —James Molesworth
Region: Southern Rhône, France
Issue: Nov. 15, 2014

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape White 2012
Score: 93
Release Price: $93
A bracing, pure style, with a tightly coiled core of talc, honeysuckle, kaffir lime and white peach notes. Sleek and racy, with a stony accent inlaid on the finish, adding extra detail and range. Shows the latent depth and the purity to develop steadily in the cellar. Drink now through 2021. 900 cases made. —James Molesworth
Region: Southern Rhône, France
Issue: Nov. 30, 2013

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2011
Score: 95
Release Price: $128
Delivers a beautifully pure and velvety note of cassis that holds sway over an ample range of blackberry paste, blood orange, singed apple wood and bergamot notes. The long finish shows succulent flesh and a buried iron accent. The grip is integrated, the acidity mouthwatering and the depth impressive for the vintage. Best from 2015 through 2030. 9,000 cases made. —James Molesworth
Designation: Collectibles
Region: Southern Rhône, France
Issue: Nov. 30, 2013