Winery Clos Saint JeanChateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum from the Winery Clos Saint Jean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum of Winery Clos Saint Jean in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum of Winery Clos Saint Jean in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of pepper, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum
Pairings that work perfectly with Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum
Original food and wine pairings with Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum
The Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum of Winery Clos Saint Jean matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of braised lamb with peppers, very simple spaghetti carbonara or pad thai.
Details and technical informations about Winery Clos Saint Jean's Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum.
Discover the grape variety: Couderc noir
Natural interspecific crossing between Jaeger 70 (Vitis Rupestris x Vitis Lincecumii) and an unknown Vitis Vinifera discovered by Eugène Contassot, the seeds from this crossing having been offered to/seeded by Georges Couderc. This direct-producing hybrid was the most widely planted, particularly in the south of France. There are still a few strains in production today, but it is practically no longer multiplied, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of Vine Varieties, list A1. - Synonymy: Couderc 7120, Contassot 20 (for all the synonyms of the varieties, click here!).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum from Winery Clos Saint Jean are 2016, 2015, 2012, 2009
Informations about the Winery Clos Saint Jean
The Winery Clos Saint Jean is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Clairet
Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.
