Clos des Papes – Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009 – Rhône France

Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009 is a mature Southern Rhône red built from 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% traditional varieties, combining ripe red fruit, spice and savory complexity.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarèse
• Region / Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France
• Vintage: 2009
• Aging: 12–15 months in large foudres; no new oak
• Production: Approximately 75,000 bottles
• Style: Dry, full-bodied Southern Rhône red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Nose: Ripe red fruit, spice, licorice and savory herbal notes
• Taste: Rich and structured, with generous fruit balanced by mineral and savory depth
• Texture: Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins
• Finish: Long, spicy and persistent

Same-vintage published material for the 2009 supports the blend, élevage and production figures. The wine was raised without new oak and was not filtered, preserving the estate’s traditional style.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature vintage from one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s benchmark traditional estates
• The unusually meaningful Mourvèdre component adds savory structure to the Grenache core
• Large-foudre aging avoids new-oak sweetness and keeps the wine focused on fruit, spice and terroir

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb
• Roast pork with herbs
• Provençal braised dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape
✓ Drinkers who enjoy rich Grenache-led blends with savory development
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, crisp, low-structure reds