Clos de l`Oratoire des Papes Blanc 2012 13.5% ALC, 750ML Didier

Clos de l‘Oratoire des Papes Blanc 2012 13.5% ALC, 750ML
Since acquisition by Ogier in 2000, the reputation of Clos de l’Oratoire des
Papes has grown across five continents, yet is still crafted in respect to a great
heritage. The distinctive label, created in 1928, has remained unchanged to this
day. A continuous quest for perfection has been honoured by the international
press, making Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes a reference wine in Châteauneuf-duPape, and a presence in top restaurants and exclusive retailers.
From April to July 2012, prior to the 2012 harvest, Chateauneuf-du-Pape had a
temperature ranging between 55º and 76º F and received two inches of rainfall.
Late summer was hot and dry, with the temperature ranging between 61º and
83º during August and September. It was an exceptionally sunny year, with the
vines receiving 1,811 hours of sun. Periods of rainfall at the end of both August
and September, however, proved adequate to save the vines from hydrostatic
stress, with the second rains allowing sufficient maturation of the later grapes.
Overall conditions proved quite satisfactory for the 2012 harvest.
Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes Blanc is ideal with fish, crayfish, quenelles of pike in
nantua sauce, and exotic dishes.
RECENT ACCOLADES
91 points, Wine Spectator (December 2013)
EYE
NOSE
PALATE
Bright robe, with a
bronzed straw color.
Intense and mineral on
white peach and pear; a
spicy yet elegant base of
white pepper, licorice and
wild flowers.
Marries harmoniously
with a rounded attack
– an intensity of fruit
and freshness. Beautiful
mineral length on noble
aromas of tea.
VARIETALS
VINIFICATION
White Grenache 30%
Clairette 30%
Roussanne 30%
Bourbalenc 10%
Skin maceration for six
hours; fermentation in
new oak barrels of 300L
for the Roussanne only.
Direct pressing in a
pneumatic press of 30
hl. Settling on the White
Grenache, Clairette,
and Bourbalenc, and
fermentation in stainless
steel vats at 64-66°F.
APPELLATION
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP
WINEMAKER
Didier Couturier
UPC
7-14320-14350-6
SOIL
“Tresquoy” limestone in
western Châteauneuf-duPape, and in the “Pradel.”
Imported by Vinum International, Napa, CA
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