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Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Saint Jean Deus Ex Machina 2012

750 ml Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30% Rhône, France 2012

Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Saint Jean Deus Ex Machina 2012 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, creamy pasta. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £120.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£120.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Pinot Noir + Chardonnay prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Pinot Noir + Chardonnay prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Pinot Noir + Chardonnay prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Pinot Noir + Chardonnay prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Pinot Noir + Chardonnay prior · Chateauneuf-du-Pape rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Southern Rhône
Origin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape · Rhône · France
inferred from Southern Rhône
Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Pinot Noir
Typical aromas: red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, violet. Serve at 14–16 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Eric Rodez Cuvée des Grands Vintages Edition 35 NV is a meticulous blend, combining 30% Chardonnay with 70% Pinot Noir sourced from select vintages. This cuvée incorporates 21% from 2018, 28% from 2017, and 22% from 2016, with 29% reserve wines. Vinification occurs entirely in oak barrels, with a careful approach to malolactic fermentation – only 10% undergoes this process. Eric Rodez practices organic and biodynamic viticulture in Ambonnay Grand Cru. His commitment to quality and tradition places him as a celebrated figure among Champagne producers.

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