Paul Avril 'Clos des Papes' Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 750mL France the 2016 Proprietary Red is

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

A bit hard to taste today owing to a high level of carbon dioxide but looks to be brilliant

Tasting like a Napa version of Leoville Las Cases

which sits above the morning fog

dark chocolate and incense

Paul Avril 'Clos des Papes' Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 750mL France the 2016 Proprietary Red is"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