{"product_id":"clos-saint-jean-deus-ex-machina-2005-chateauneuf-du-pape","title":"Clos Saint-Jean - Deus-Ex Machina 2005 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClos Saint-Jean \"Deus Ex Machina\" 2005: The Mythical Perfection Rated 100\/100 by Parker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuvée Presentation: The Masterpiece of Domaine Clos Saint-Jean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clos Saint-Jean, led by brothers Pascal and Vincent Maurel with advice from the late Philippe Cambie, revolutionized the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The \"Deus Ex Machina\" cuvée represents the absolute pinnacle of the estate. Made from very old, centenarian Grenache vines complemented by a significant proportion of Mourvèdre aged in new barrels, this cuvée is a monument of intensity, combining the hedonistic power of the South of France with surgical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription of the 2005 Vintage: An Anthology Masterpiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded the supreme score of 100\/100 by Robert Parker, the 2005 vintage of Deus Ex Machina has entered the pantheon of the greatest wines ever produced in the Rhône Valley. Marked by very low yields and ideal phenolic ripeness, this 2005 unfolds with extraordinary concentration. After two decades of perfect evolution in the cellar, its powerful tannins have completely melted, offering a velvety texture and a dazzling aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConservation Status and Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle comes directly from the private cellar of a Swiss enthusiast and collector, stored in impeccable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss private collection (thermo-regulated storage).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect (into the neck, original level).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark ink red, of impressive opacity and intact brilliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, intact, perfectly clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impeccable, hermetic, and originally sealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bottle in pristine condition, ready for an exceptional tasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAromatic Profile and Food Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the wine performs a spectacular demonstration: blackcurrant liqueur, candied blackberry, smoked meat, garrigue, graphite, incense, precious leather, and sweet spices. On the palate, the attack is monumentally dense and ample, coating the palate with suave and concentrated fruit without ever feeling any heaviness. The finish lingers for over a minute. Order this mythical bottle to accompany a matured Galician rib of beef, a rack of lamb with herbs, or a Provençal daube with truffles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Saint-Jean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384020095315,"sku":"CSJDEM20055CDP","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Clos_Saint-Jean_Deus_Ex_Machina_2005_-_Chateauneuf-Du-Pape_75cl_1.jpg?v=1784802521","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/clos-saint-jean-deus-ex-machina-2005-chateauneuf-du-pape","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}