{"product_id":"clos-saint-jean-la-combe-des-fous-2009-chateauneuf-du-pape","title":"Clos Saint-Jean - La Combe des Fous 2009 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClos Saint-Jean \"La Combe des Fous\" 2009: The Opulence and Legend of a Great Vintage (98\/100 Parker)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuvée Presentation: The Elite of Rhône's Grand Crus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"La Combe des Fous\" cuvée from Domaine Clos Saint-Jean has ascended to the pinnacle of global great wines. Crafted by the Maurel brothers, this exceptional cuvée takes its name from a local anecdote: when the family's grandfather decided to plant vines on this arid plateau, choked by rolled pebbles and swept by winds, the elders called him \"crazy.\" The blend of very old, century-old Grenache and Syrah vines with perfect ripeness vindicates this audacity. Renowned for marrying phenomenal concentration with a tannin grain of aristocratic finesse, La Combe des Fous embodies the ultimate winemaking expertise of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2009 Vintage: The Successful Alliance of Density and Generosity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 vintage is celebrated by international critics (rated 98\/100 by The Wine Advocate) as a year of great mastery and a magnificently sun-drenched profile. With remarkable opulence, the 2009 shines with its brilliant juice, aromatic precision, and the nobility of its tannic structure. Now entering an ideal tasting window, this wine combines the generosity of ripe black fruit with a velvety texture that guarantees it considerable aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConservation Status and Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the private cellar of a particularly demanding Swiss connoisseur, this bottle offers guarantees of absolute integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private Swiss cellar (perfect thermoregulated 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 ruby red with purplish nuances and slightly brick-red on the rim, brilliant and clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, intact, impeccable condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect, hermetic, and originally sealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bottle in perfect conservation condition, ready for high-end 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 expresses great purity: kirsch, blackberry liqueur, black tapenade, garrigue, cigar box, and hints of sweet spices. On the palate, the attack is very straightforward. The material is dense, fleshy, supported by silky tannins of great precision that extend the finish with magnificent freshness and elegance. Purchase this exceptional bottle to accompany a seven-hour slow-roasted lamb shoulder with Herbs de Provence, a venison fillet with cranberries, or roasted squab with truffles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Saint-Jean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384656548179,"sku":"CSTLCDF2009CDP","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Clos_Saint-Jean_La_Combe_des_Fous_2009_-_Chateauneuf-du-Pape_75cl_5.jpg?v=1784805247","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/clos-saint-jean-la-combe-des-fous-2009-chateauneuf-du-pape","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}