Domaine Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012
Rhône wine Deus Ex Machina
Notations :
Robert Parker : 98 points
Robert Parker : 98 points
Red wine 2012
- Area : Vallée du Rhône
- Name : Châteauneuf du Pape
- Grape variety : Grenache
- Structure : Complex, Deep, Length, Lush, Powerful, Rich, Sappy
- Families of flavor : Chocolat, Fresh fruits, Licorice, Spices, Tobacco
- Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2035 et plus
- Temperature of service : 16-18°
- Mets/wines agreements : Canard aux pêches de vigne, Oie farcie aux marrons, Sauté de veau aux pruneaux
- Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)
149.00 €
-20.00 %
119.20 €
Description of the Domaine Clos Saint Jean
Full-bodied with striking intensity and richness, good acidity, and a 60-second finish, it reminds me of the youthful 2005 combined with the sweet tannin and expansiveness of the 2007. It should drink well for 25-30 years.
Robert Parker : 98 points
"The 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina is a blend of 60% Grenache aged in foudre (from close to 100-year-old vines) and 40% Mourvedre aged in demi-muids. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by incredible notes of cassis, roasted meats, licorice, toasted spice and a liquid rock-like minerality. Full-bodied, massive and concentrated, yet also seamless, elegant and incredibly polished, it flows onto the palate with building tannin, no hard edges and perfect balance. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this merit a perfect rating in the future, and it should hit prime-time drinking around age 10, and have 20-25 years of overall longevity. It’s one of the few wines to hit this level of quality in the vintage."
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