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.

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
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

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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