Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous 2006
Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous 2006 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is some. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 20-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, beef stew, barbecue.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee Pegau 1998 Domaine du Pegau · Rhône | £171.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Janasse 2009 Domaine de la Janasse · Rhône | £114.00 | |||
| Domaine Roger Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Vieilles Vignes 2020 Domaine Roger Perrin · Rhône | £52.48 | |||
| Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve 2021 Roger Sabon · Rhône | £37.04 |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous 2006 is a robust red wine crafted from Grenache, complemented by Syrah and Mourvèdre. This cuvée showcases fruit sourced from old vines in the La Crau sector, known for its rocky soils and Mediterranean climate. The Maurel brothers work closely with renowned oenologist Philippe Cambie, a partnership that has yielded a collection of distinguished wines. Aged in large oak foudres, the wine exhibits a concentrated profile with layers of dark fruit, earth and spice.