2018 | Clos Saint Jean | Chateauneuf du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum (Magnum)

It's marked by the new oak demi-muids, with layers of vanilla and cedar sitting atop luscious cherry fruit on the nose, and slightly drying wood tannins evident on the full-bodied palate and extending through the long finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: When I visited in June 2019, the selection for the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum hadn't yet been done, so this is my first look at the wine. It's marked by the new oak demi-muids, with layers of vanilla and cedar sitting atop luscious cherry fruit on the nose, and slightly drying wood tannins evident on the full-bodied palate and extending through the long finish. Personally, I prefer the less-obvious wood and nuanced complexities in the estate's other premium cuvées in 2018, but there is no denying the hedonistic appeal of this 100% Grenache.

Producer Information

Clos Saint-Jean is a prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer based in the famous lieu-dit La Crau. The winery gained critical recognition in the early 2000s and is now in the top echelon of quality southern Rhône producers.Saint-Jean produces five red and one white Chateauneuf-designated wines from the permissible regional grapes, of which Grenache is the most prolific. The Clos saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is produced from Grenache Blanc, Roussane and Clariette.Clos Saint-Jean practices sustainable farming, complete destemming and is known for long maceration periods. For Grenache, there is no ageing in oak but the other red varieties, Syrah and Mourvèdre spend around 12 months in oak. The estate has 44 hectares (108 acres) in La Crau with 1 ha set aside for the white Châteauneuf grapes.

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