2018 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (16%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2032 |
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Description
Clos Saint Jean can easily be counted among the top houses of the appellation. It is a company with an enormous history of international top scores. Clos Saint Jean makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape as Châteauneuf-du-Pape is meant to be. In addition, the winery also makes a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse that is among the best in the region.
The 2018 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an impressive wine from the southern Rhône Valley, produced by the renowned Clos Saint Jean estate. Managed by brothers Vincent and Pascal Maurel, this estate covers 41 hectares and is known for its modern approach to winemaking. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of mainly Grenache, supplemented with varieties such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse and Muscardin. The grapes come from old vines, ranging in age from 50 to 100 years, mainly located on the iconic Le Crau plateau, known for its iron-rich red clay covered with galets roulés (large pebbles).
After manual harvesting, the grapes are almost completely destemmed, with about 10% of whole bunches retained. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats with a long maceration period of 35 days on average. The Grenache is aged in concrete tanks to preserve the fruit expression, while Syrah and Mourvèdre are aged in barriques and demi-muids (oak barrels). This approach results in a wine that reflects the purity of the fruit and the unique terroir.
The 2018 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape has intense aromas of red and blue fruits on the nose, such as cherries and blueberries, with hints of spices and earth. On the palate the wine is rich with a full flavor with notes of black cherries, olives and a hint of bitter chocolate. The wine has a complex structure with supple tannins and a long finish.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Winery | Clos Saint Jean |
| Grape | Grenache |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 16 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
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Clos Saint Jean can easily be counted as one of the top houses in the appellation. It is a company with an enormous history of international top scores. Clos Saint Jean makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape as Châteauneuf-du-Pape is meant to be. In addition, the winery also makes a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse that is among the best in the region.
The Clos Saint Jean brand has been around since 1910 and has always stood for traditionally made, tough, red wines in what would later be called the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. In 2001, the two brothers Pascal and Vincent Maurel took the decision to change course and deviate from the way their father, Guy Maurel, who died prematurely in 2002. Guy Maurel was a traditional winemaker, who preferred to spend his time in the vineyard. Many of his colleagues praise his vineyards as "the most beautiful in Châteauneuf". There had to be more to it, the brothers thought. They hired the help of winemaker Philippe Cambie for the 2002 harvest. Unfortunately, that harvest was one that does not happen very often in Châteauneuf: a very bad one. The brothers decide not to bottle anything under their own name and sell their entire harvest in bulk.
In 2003 they try again and this time it goes well: they make what are perhaps the best wines of the vintage. Robert Parker wrote about the wines of Clos Saint Jean: "Châteauneuf-du-Pape or even red wine in general simply can't be any better than this".
Today, Pascal and Vincent Maurel are in charge of the domain. The vineyard area is a total of 43 hectares, a large part of which is also old vines.
Clos Saint Jean can easily be counted among the top houses of the appellation. It is a company with an enormous history of international top scores. Clos Saint Jean makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape as Châteauneuf-du-Pape is meant to be. In addition, the winery also makes a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse that is among the best in the region.
The 2018 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an impressive wine from the southern Rhône Valley, produced by the renowned Clos Saint Jean estate. Managed by brothers Vincent and Pascal Maurel, this estate covers 41 hectares and is known for its modern approach to winemaking. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of mainly Grenache, supplemented with varieties such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse and Muscardin. The grapes come from old vines, ranging in age from 50 to 100 years, mainly located on the iconic Le Crau plateau, known for its iron-rich red clay covered with galets roulés (large pebbles).
After manual harvesting, the grapes are almost completely destemmed, with about 10% of whole bunches retained. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats with a long maceration period of 35 days on average. The Grenache is aged in concrete tanks to preserve the fruit expression, while Syrah and Mourvèdre are aged in barriques and demi-muids (oak barrels). This approach results in a wine that reflects the purity of the fruit and the unique terroir.
The 2018 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape has intense aromas of red and blue fruits on the nose, such as cherries and blueberries, with hints of spices and earth. On the palate the wine is rich with a full flavor with notes of black cherries, olives and a hint of bitter chocolate. The wine has a complex structure with supple tannins and a long finish.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Winery | Clos Saint Jean |
| Grape | Grenache |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 16 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
Clos Saint Jean can easily be counted as one of the top houses in the appellation. It is a company with an enormous history of international top scores. Clos Saint Jean makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape as Châteauneuf-du-Pape is meant to be. In addition, the winery also makes a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse that is among the best in the region.
The Clos Saint Jean brand has been around since 1910 and has always stood for traditionally made, tough, red wines in what would later be called the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. In 2001, the two brothers Pascal and Vincent Maurel took the decision to change course and deviate from the way their father, Guy Maurel, who died prematurely in 2002. Guy Maurel was a traditional winemaker, who preferred to spend his time in the vineyard. Many of his colleagues praise his vineyards as "the most beautiful in Châteauneuf". There had to be more to it, the brothers thought. They hired the help of winemaker Philippe Cambie for the 2002 harvest. Unfortunately, that harvest was one that does not happen very often in Châteauneuf: a very bad one. The brothers decide not to bottle anything under their own name and sell their entire harvest in bulk.
In 2003 they try again and this time it goes well: they make what are perhaps the best wines of the vintage. Robert Parker wrote about the wines of Clos Saint Jean: "Châteauneuf-du-Pape or even red wine in general simply can't be any better than this".
Today, Pascal and Vincent Maurel are in charge of the domain. The vineyard area is a total of 43 hectares, a large part of which is also old vines.