it offers up notes of Christmas fruitcake
Wood-aging has left hints of spice
exotic fruits and citrus with a deep toasted brioche note as well as aged cheese nuances
Can't believe the balance and depth they've achieved at this price point
It's rather smoothly textured
2001 Clos des Papes Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape it offers up notes ofThe classically styled 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape has plenty of the telltale kirsch and sweet spice notes that always seem to be present in Avril's wines. Showing more mature notes of truffle, olive, licorice and garrigue as it sat in the glass, it's medium to full bodied, elegant and balanced, with a great texture and finish. It has solid mid palate depth, as well as sweet tannin, so, while there's no harm enjoying bottles today, it has another decade