Le Petit Vin d'Avril rouge VdF
Le Petit Vin d'Avril rouge is the everyday wine from Clos des Papes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a dry blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, bottled as Vin de France.
CHF 27.50
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About this wine
Character
Le Petit Vin d'Avril rouge is the everyday bottle from the house of Clos des Papes: a dry red wine from the southern Rhône at 14.5% ABV that shows the warmth of its origin without overplaying it. Approachably built, yet with a recognisable signature.
Terroir and origin
The estate is located on Avenue Pierre de Luxembourg in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the Avril family has been established since the 1700s. Paul-Vincent Avril, known as Vincent, today farms 32 hectares, certified organic since 2010/2011. Le Petit Vin d'Avril itself carries the Vin de France designation.
Grape variety and vinification
Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, the classic trio of the southern Rhône. Vincent Avril names elegance as his guiding principle and works with restraint rather than extraction; under the appellation he deliberately produces only one red and one white cuvée. Le Petit Vin d'Avril stands alongside as an approachable entry point.
On the palate
Deep ruby red with violet reflections. On the nose, blackberry, cassis and ripe plum, alongside lavender and dry garrigue herbs, with leather in the background. Juicy and full-bodied, the tannins velvety, the alcohol well integrated, the finish slightly peppery.
Food pairings
Grilled lamb with herbes de Provence and wild boar ragout, as well as Provençal vegetables such as ratatouille or tian de légumes. Pair with charcuterie with olives, mature goat cheese and hard cheeses such as Comté or Manchego.
Highlights
Régis Avril delivered the estate's wines directly to presidents de Gaulle and Pompidou. Great-grandfather Paul Avril helped shape France's first AOC regulations. Today the wines are exported to 39 countries, and the corks have come from the same Portuguese producer since 1926.
