Clos de L'Oratoire des Papes - Red2017
RED WINE
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Producer
Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes
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Blend
Cinsault
Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah
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Country
France
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Region
Rhone Valley
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Appellation
Chateauneuf Du Pape
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UPC
0 15643 63931 9
Technical Details
Estate
Located in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region in the Rhône Valley, Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes is named in honor of the small 18th century oratory (oratoire in French) that overlooks its original 49.5-acre vineyard plot. In 1880, Edouard Amouroux became the owner of this parcel, which was planted to Syrah, and contained the small oratory that had been dedicated to St. Mark. By the 1920’s the Amouroux family was already bottling their own Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine from this vineyard parcel naming their vineyard Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes. As a tribute to its rich history, the wine’s distinctive label design has remained unchanged since its original design in 1926.
Vinification
This wine is produced from vineyards are located on the upper part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region. After hand harvesting, a complete de-stemming and crushing is carried out followed by a pre-fermentation cold maceration for the Syrah. The Syrah fermentation takes place at a temperature maintained at 79 degrees. For the other wines, the temperature is maintained at under 86 degrees with 2 to 3 rack and return operations during the alcoholic fermentation stage. During the maceration phase, punch downs and light pumping over are carried out daily. The wine is then aged for 12 months in barrel.
Description
Created in 1880, the 'Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes' is an iconic wine from the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. The story began when Edouard Amouroux obtained the famous plot of Syrah vines, through his marriage, located at the place known as Tresquoy. The property owes its name to the oratory dedicated to St Mark which stands on the edge of the plot. This terroir's great quality helped this wine to quickly become a leading product of the appellation.
Tasting notes
The color is cherry red with blue-toned colors. The nose unveils black cherry and fig aromas with spices such as nutmeg, with cocoa and morello cherry eau de vie notes. The palate carries silky tannins and a freshness in the mouth, combined with complex red fruits, gentle spices and smoky notes. Great when paired with chicken, turkey or mushroom based dishes.