Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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.
  • Grilled Toulouse sausage
    Pork sausage finds a companion in the wine's ripe, warm fruit.

How to serve Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1990: Clos 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.

Tags

cinsault dry full body grenache medium acid medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic mourvedre occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with red meat price premium still red syrah

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