2009 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina Clos Saint Jean, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
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| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Rhône |
| Appelation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Producer | Clos Saint Jean |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Type | Red (Dry) |
| Grape Variety | Red Rhône Blend |
| ABV | 14.5% |
99 Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate (August 2014)
In contrast (and almost as good), the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus ex Machina is an extroverted, open and insanely perfumed effort that boasts killer blackberry and kirsch-styled fruit to go with layers of spring flowers, exotic spice and graphite. As are all of these efforts, it’s full-bodied, deeply concentrated and textured on the palate, with masses of sweet tannin. It will be better in a couple years and evolve gracefully for two decades, but it’s hard to resist right now.
94 Josh Raynolds, Vinous (January 2012)
Glass-staining purple. Aromas and flavors of candied blueberry, boysenberry and licorice, with a sexy floral quality gaining power with air. Broad and extremely deep, with a velvety texture and mounting spiciness. Utterly seamless Chateauneuf with excellent finishing power and a lingering note of smoky minerality.