with the 2019s

and chalky minerality

and a variety of fried dishes

where the wines tend to be quite broad in feel

ideal for a warm summer day

2022 Châteauneuf du Pape rouge Clos des Papes Grüner Veltiner with the 2019sParker: 97 Despite a hailstorm that destroyed approximately one third of the crop this year, Paul Vincent Avril managed to produce a wine with the same grape proportions as in previous years, thanks to his vineyard's diverse and fragmented nature. So, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos des Papes reveals a delicate, aromatic bouquet of peony, gooseberry, lilac, flowers and cherries mingled with delicate notes of fennel and menthol. Medium to full