Chateauneuf du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum Clos Saint Jean Magnum 2009

Clos St-Jean Sanctus Sanctorum is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine that is only made in exceptional southern Rhône vintages. It is made from fruit from the oldest vines of Grenache in the elevated plateau of La Crau. It is aged entirely in demi-muid and bottled in magnum. "Flamboyant, open and exotic, with notes of kirsch liqueur, cassis, toasted almonds, sandalwood, lavender and crushed flowers that you can smell from across the room, the 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum expands on the palate, with incredible concentration, sweet tannin and a finish that just won’t quit." 100 points, Wine Advocate, 2014