Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
Typ | Rotwein |
Marke | Clos Saint Jean |
Jahrgang | 2016 |
Land | Frankreich |
Region | Rhone |
Inhalt | 0,75 |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Perfekt |
Vorrat | 0 |
From a single exposed hilltop parcel, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous is a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% each Cinsault and Vaccarèse. As the Syrah was aged in wood, there's a hint of campfire smoke here, plus layers of rich, voluptuous plummy fruit. Full-bodied and velvety in texture, this is more concentrated than even the Vieilles Vignes bottling, but it's not that much better in terms of overall quality or longevity.
A dark and winey style, featuring intense raspberry and black currant preserve flavors coiled up with singed cedar, dried anise and rooibos tea notes. A lightly dusty, lavender-infused structure runs through the finish.