2010 Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes, Bottle (750ml)
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96RP96JD
Critic key
RP = Robert ParkerJD = Jeb Dunnuck
- Rating
- RP96/JD96
- Producer
- Clos Saint-Jean
- Vintage
- 2010
- Region
- Rhone
- Appellation
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape
- Country
- France
- Format
- Bottle
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 16.0
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
RP96 More deep, rich and layered, with smoke, dried earth, ground pepper, leather, and ripe blackberry-styled fruit, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is an incredible effort that has me purchasing more bottles every time I taste it. Showing more concentration than both the '11 and '09, with sweet tannin, it closed down slightly right after release, but was drinking beautifully on this occasion. I'd still hold off for another couple of years, and it will have 15-20 years of evolution with ease.
JD96 Even better, and to quote owner Vincent Maurel, a wine that “doesn’t suck”, the 2010 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is spectacular stuff! Showing more garrigue, licorice, and roasted herb qualities than the traditional cuvee, as well as layers of red and black fruits, roasted meat, and herbs de Provence aromas and flavors, this full-bodied, thrillingly put together 2010 has no hard edges, a decadent, seamless texture, and incredible length. Despite the overall size and texture, it still carries a fresh, light, and elegant feel, with noticeable and age-worthy structure. Back up the truck if you have one as this is a rock star value that should not be missed! Enjoy bottles over the coming 15+ years.
JD96 Even better, and to quote owner Vincent Maurel, a wine that “doesn’t suck”, the 2010 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is spectacular stuff! Showing more garrigue, licorice, and roasted herb qualities than the traditional cuvee, as well as layers of red and black fruits, roasted meat, and herbs de Provence aromas and flavors, this full-bodied, thrillingly put together 2010 has no hard edges, a decadent, seamless texture, and incredible length. Despite the overall size and texture, it still carries a fresh, light, and elegant feel, with noticeable and age-worthy structure. Back up the truck if you have one as this is a rock star value that should not be missed! Enjoy bottles over the coming 15+ years.