Clos Saint-Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

From Orange County

Vintage: 2016
Description: "The same Grenache-dominated blend as the base cuvée, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes comes from older vines and is released solely for the Us market. It's a step up and is reminiscent of the 2010 with its depth, concentration, and purity. Black cherries, kirsch, licorice, and crushed rock notes all emerge from this ultra-fine, beautifully polished 2016 that does everything right. Don't miss it. The Maurel brothers, along with rock star consultant Philippe Cambie, continue to knock it out of the park in just about every vintage, and since taking over control of the estate in 2002, they've yet to put a foot wrong. Even in the more difficult vintages, they're able to produce charming, balanced, delicious wine, and in top vintages, they produce some of the greatest wines on earth. As I've written in the past, Clos Saint Jean is at the top of their game and producing some of the most singular, hedonistic and brilliant wines in the world. Also, I was able to taste a retrospective of the white Châteauneuf-du-Pape and came away thinking that current vintages might be some of the most under-the-radar, great whites of the appellation." Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, Aug 2018
Price: $ 350.00
Price in original currency: None

Available from Spectrum Wine Retail

Address: 1063 McGaw Ave
Irvine, CA  92614
United States
Telephone (regular): 888-982-1982
Fax: 949-567-1360
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First added to 1000 Corks on March 25, 2024.