{"product_id":"clos-saint-jean-combe-des-fous-chateauneuf-du-pape-2009","title":"Clos Saint-Jean Combe des Fous Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eClos Saint-Jean Combe des Fous 2009 is a powerful and highly expressive Châteauneuf-du-Pape, built around old Grenache vines from the warm, stony parcels of La Crau. The wine combines ripe fruit intensity with impressive depth and structure, while the 2009 vintage lends a generous, sun-drenched character that has now evolved into remarkable harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this 2009 vintage shows a deep, concentrated colour and a richly developed profile. Aromas of dark berries, cherry liqueur, liquorice, thyme, and warm stone notes rise from the glass, giving it both Mediterranean warmth and a distinctly mineral edge.\n\nThe palate is broad, full, and velvety, with mature tannins and a creamy texture that supports the wine’s ripe fruit and savoury complexity. There is excellent length and balance here, with underlying freshness and minerality keeping the wine lifted. It is drinking beautifully now, though its structure suggests it could continue to hold well for a few more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombe des Fous comes from old Grenache vines growing on the heat-retaining, stony soils of La Crau in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the terroir naturally encourages concentration and ripeness. Grenache is vinified in concrete to preserve purity and fruit expression, while the other grape varieties contribute structure and depth through more extraction and partial ageing in oak. The final blend is matured in a combination of stainless steel and larger casks, allowing the wine to gain finesse without excessive wood influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent match for rich meat dishes such as roast lamb, beef stew, game, or herb-crusted duck, as well as Provençal dishes with rosemary, thyme, and olives. Serve at around 16-18°C, and decanting is recommended if you want to bring out its full aromatic complexity and soften the tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos Saint-Jean is a respected family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, known for producing powerful yet polished wines that showcase the character of the appellation. The domaine has built a strong reputation for working with old vines and carefully selected parcels, helping it stand out among the region’s top producers. Today, it is widely admired for wines of precision, generosity, and strong ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Saint-Jean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122479309042,"sku":"FW-814","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/clos-saint-jean-chateauneuf-du-pape-la-combe-des-fous-539660-1_adobespark_1.png?v=1777476239","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/clos-saint-jean-combe-des-fous-chateauneuf-du-pape-2009","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}