Clos Saint Jean Sanctus Sanctorum Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2023 (1.5L)

Price: $555.99

Qty:   Add to Cart

Quantity in Stock: 4

* This item is for local delivery and in store pickup only

Producer	Clos Saint Jean
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Subregion	Southern Rhone (Chateauneuf-du-Pape)
Varietal	Red Rhone Blend
Vintage	2023
Sku	00802
Size	1.5L

  

A real wow wine, the CdP Sanctus Sanctorum is sensational stuff. All Grenache raised in new demi-muids, it has a translucent ruby hue as well as a killer nose of wild strawberries, new leather, white chocolate, candlewax, and toasted spices. This carries to a full-bodied, deep, layered, incredibly powerful Grenache that has fabulous tannins, flawless overall balance, and a great, great finish. 

100% Grenache from old vines planted in 1905.

Destemming of the grapes. Partial crushing depending on the vintage. The vats are unballasted, i.e. the juices are removed from the container to be put back either at the bottom, sheltered from the air, or at the top in search of oxygenation, depending on the needs. This method allows us to gently extract the noblest tannins with deeper substance and to emphasise a complex aromatic palette. Vatting lasts 35 days in concrete vats with temperature control throughout the vinification process. We use a pneumatic press to respect the grapes and we separate the press juice from the free-run juice, which is the sole component of the Sanctus Sanctorum.