Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous 2022
Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous 2022 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, barbecue, beef stew. Drink now or within 25 years (to about 2051). Decant for about 1 hour. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant. Critic score 97/100 (merchant-reported). Cheapest offer £65.44 at 8wines UK.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape L'Avenue 2018 Famille Brechet · Rhone | £65.44 | |||
| Bosquet des Papes Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 Bosquet des Papes · Rhone | £58.64 | |||
| Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf du Pape 2019 Guigal · Rhone | £56.93 | |||
| Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina 2022 Clos Saint-Jean · Rhone | £84.68 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 25 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Clos Saint-Jean is an ancient estate located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the Rhone Valley. It was founded in the early 1900s by Edmund Tacussel when there was not even an AOP designation for Chateauneuf du Pape wines. Today, the estate, which owns approximately 41 hectares of vineyards, is managed by brothers Vincent and Pascal Maurel, great-grandsons of Edmund, who practice sustainable agriculture in the vineyard and work their wines according to a modern style. Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous is a perfect blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Vaccarese. The Grenache grapes come from vineyards that are over a hundred years old, which gives the wine great concentration and complexity of flavors. The vines are planted on sandy soils, which guarantee elegance and velvety tannins. After vinification, the Grenache rests for 9 months in concrete vats, while the other grapes rest in wood. In the glass, the wine offers a broad and complex aromatic profile with notes of black raspberry, pepper, and violet, followed by hints of Mediterranean herbs and some smokiness. On the palate, it is full-bodied and soft. It has good concentration and silky tannins. The finish is long and pleasantly refreshing. This is the ideal wine to pair with roast or grilled lamb, seasoned with herbs.