Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe Deus ex Machina Clos St-Jean 2018
€ 176.03Vanaf 12 stuks €160.02
| Type | Rode wijn |
| Land | Frankrijk |
| Regio | Zuidelijke Rhône |
| Appellatie | Châteauneuf Du Pâpe |
| Wijndomein | Clos Saint Jean |
| Biowijn | Nee |
| Druif | grenache, mourvèdre |
| Jaar | 2018 |
| Volume | 0,750 |
| Draaistop | Nee |
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 97/100
Another terrific effort from this estate, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina shares a sense of elegance with its vintage stablemate, the La Combe des Fous. Kirsch, stone fruit, black cherries, licorice, pomegranate…the list could go on and on. And while the wine is undeniably full-bodied, it doesn’t come across as heavy or hot, instead being built on a lacy, silky structure of fine tannins and rounded acids that linger on the finish.
Vinous – 94/100
Saturated violet. Expansive, mineral-accented black raspberry and boysenberry aromas are complemented by hints of licorice, vanilla and pungent flowers. Youthfully chewy and concentrated on the palate, offering sweet dark berry, cherry liqueur and floral pastille flavors sharpened by building spice and mineral flourishes. Rich yet energetic in style, finishing with excellent clarity and dusty tannins that sneak in late.
Clos Saint Jean
Châteauneuf du Pape est un nom qui fait rêver. Il représente à la fois une appellation, un vin et un village.
Clos Saint Jean is een familiedomein, opgericht in 1900, en vandaag geleid door de broers Pascal en Vincent Maurel, die samen met de briljante oenoloog Philippe Cambie schitterende wijnen maken. De kwaliteit kende sinds 2003 een gestage groei. Sinds enkele jaren sneuvelt het ene kwaliteitsrecord na het andere. Vooral de twee speciale cuvées “Deus ex Machina” en “Combes des Fous” maakten furore en zijn ondertussen uitgegroeid tot een fel gegeerd hebbeding bij tal van wijnliefhebbers. Dit domein behoort zonder enige twijfel tot de top, niet alleen in Châteauneuf en Frankrijk, maar in de hele wijnwereld !
Robert Parker – Wine Advocate 2008
What a remarkable group of wines is emerging from proprietor Vincent Maurel, who works with the genius of Southern Rhône viticulture and winemaking, Philippe Cambie. A succession of superb wines began at this estate in 2003, when it finally began to live up to its superb potential. This may well be one of the most exciting addresses not only in France, but in the entire wine world. …
Robert Parker bekroonde de wijnen van Clos Saint Jean jaar na jaar met de hoogste scores (waarbij 100/100 geen uitzondering meer is)
Robert Parker – Wine Advocate 2011
If a prize were given to the Rhône Valley estate that had improved the most in the shortest period of time, it would undoubtedly go to that of Pascal and Vincent Maurel, who took over Clos Saint-Jean after their father passed away in 2002. Since then, they have made a succession of world-class wines that are out of this world. One of the largest estates in Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos Saint-Jean has an amazing number of old vine parcels in its 112+ acres. No doubt the hiring of renowned oenologist Philippe Cambie has also increased the quality of these offerings.