Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous 300cl 2010

Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous 300cl 2010

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  • Robert Parker rating 99
  • Vinous rating 95
Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous 300cl 2010
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300 cl

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos Saint Jean La Combe des Fous 2010 is a full-bodied red wine from the southern Rhône, crafted by the Maurel brothers in collaboration with renowned oenologist Philippe Cambie. This cuvée is primarily composed of Grenache sourced from old vines in the La Crau area, known for its stony soils and exposure to the Mistral wind, which aids in the concentration of flavours. The blend also includes Syrah and Mourvèdre, aged in demi-muids for added complexity. Expect a dense palate with layered aromas of dark fruits, spice and earth, reflecting the prestige of Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir.
99 Robert Parker
Also up with the top wines of the vintage, the 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Combe des Fous shows the darker fruit and minerality of the vintage with its creme de cassis, blackberry, ground pepper, licorice and ample crushed rock-like minerality. Gaining more than one expletive in the notes, this full-bodied 2010 has thrilling purity of fruit, massive underlying structure and a rich, layered and decadent feel on the finish. As with most 2010s, it needs another 3 to 4 years of bottle age and will easily have two decades of overall longevity. As to the Combe des Fous release, this cuvée comes from a single plot of vines and is based largely on Grenache, with roughly 20% Syrah and 10% each of Vaccarese and Cinsault in the blend. The Grenache is aged all in tank and the other components see time in mostly demi-muids. While the Deux ex Machina always impresses more with its overt power and muscle, this cuvee always seems more polished, fine and elegant to me. - Jeb Dunnuck
95 Vinous
(made from 60% grenache and 20% syrah, with cinsault, vaccarese and muscardin): Inky ruby. Heady, spice-accented aromas of dark berry preserves, potpourri and smoky minerals. Stains the palate with intense black raspberry and lavender pastille flavors and becomes spicier with air. Powerful yet lithe and seamless, with superb finishing clarity and lingering floral notes. Tannins make a late appearance but are quickly absorbed by this wine's luscious fruit.Josh Raynolds1st January 2013

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