Clos Saint Jean - Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe Des Fous 2022 (750ml) Grand Cru Classe de Graves

Clos Saint Jean - Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe Des Fous 2022 (750ml) Grand Cru Classe de GravesIn contrast to the bigger, richer Deus Ex Machina, the 2020 Chteauneuf Du Pape La Combe Des Fous is all about finesse and elegance, probably due to the inclusion of Cinsault and Vaccarese in the blend. Deeper ruby purple hued, it has an exotic perfume of both red and blue fruits, smoked game, spring flowers, and peppery herbs. Slightly darker fruited than past vintages were at this stage, it's medium to full bodied on the palate, has gorgeous tannins,

and a sense of lift and energy

and just a micro add of sulfites at bottling allows a perfect reading of the terroir through the grape variety and the vintage

It is just ready to drink

who know how to treat it with the necessary care and attention

cassis and pomegranate notes

and are done in keeping with the appellation’s highest standards

where it matures and develops sur lie for another 30 months

Stangeland 2019 Cuvée Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills/Willamette Valley AVA

Stone and mahogany

The finish is long and corresponding

The 2018 Duhart-Milon is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot

meaty foods