Clos des Papes 'Le Petit Vin d'Avril' Rouge Vin de France ‘23

Clos des Papes "Le Petit Vin d'Avril" Red Blend is a non-vintage bistro-style wine produced by Vincent Avril, owner of Clos des Papes. This blend includes Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault, sourced from vines near the Rhône River. The wine is aged one-third in barrel and blends two-thirds of the current vintage with one-third from the previous vintage. The result is a smooth, easy-drinking wine with rich flavors of wild berries, herbs, spices, and a hint of tobacco, chocolate, and pepper. With a deep purple color and fine structure, it is a great value wine with solid depth and a chewy finish. Rated 91 points by James Suckling and 90 points by Wine Advocate, it is recommended for enjoyable drinking over the next few years.