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 Clos Saint Jean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum of 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 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 Clos Saint Jean matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb chops with honey and spices, light stuffed tomatoes or seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou.
Details and technical informations about Clos Saint Jean's Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum.
Discover the grape variety: Ravat 34
Jean-François Ravat, in his published writings, has never given the names of the parents of this wine grape. For some, it comes from an interspecific cross between Chardonnay and Vitis Berlandieri. It can be found in North America and Canada, but is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum from Clos Saint Jean are 2016, 2015, 2012, 2009
Informations about the Clos Saint Jean
The 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: Black Grenache
Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).
