From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour
Embark on a half-day wine tour from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Enjoy a scenic photo stop at the ruins of the Pope's summer residence, then visit two wineries for ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: ripe cherry, garrigue, lavender, white pepper, cedar
Palate: plum, dried herbs, roasted coffee, medium tannins, earthy finish
The estate Chateauneuf from Clos Saint-Jean; approachable, fruit-forward, and herb-accented with the estate's characteristic dark-fruit personality.
What it pairs with
- Lamb stew with vegetables Classic Grenache-lamb match; herb notes echo the stew's aromatics.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled Toulouse sausage Pork sausage finds a companion in the wine's ripe, warm fruit.More wines for sausages →
With cheese
How to serve Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lamb stew with vegetables, Grilled Toulouse sausage. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The estate wine of Clos Saint-Jean, a family property run by the Maurel brothers. It draws on fruit from across the domaine's parcels to produce an approachable, early-drinking Chateauneuf.
- 1990Clos Saint-Jean estate Chateauneuf established by the Maurel family
Facts
- Producer
- Clos Saint-Jean · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (5%)
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 40-65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape
What does Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape taste like?
On the nose, ripe cherry, garrigue, lavender, white pepper, cedar. On the palate, plum, dried herbs, roasted coffee, medium tannins, earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The estate Chateauneuf from Clos Saint-Jean; approachable, fruit-forward, and herb-accented with the estate's characteristic dark-fruit personality.
When should I drink Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Lamb stew with vegetables is the canonical pairing; Grilled Toulouse sausage is the other strong match. Classic Grenache-lamb match; herb notes echo the stew's aromatics.
What grapes are in Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
The blend is Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (5%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.
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