Clos Saint-Jean - La Combe des Fous 2015 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Clos Saint-Jean "La Combe des Fous" 2015: The Nobility and Precision of a Great Vintage (98/100 Parker)

Cuvée Presentation: The Elite of Rhône Grand Crus

The "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 gets its name from a local anecdote: when the family grandfather decided to plant vines on this arid plateau, choked with rolled pebbles and swept by the winds, the elders called him a "fool." The blending of very old, century-old Grenache and Syrah vines, perfectly ripe, vindicates this audacity. Renowned for combining phenomenal concentration with an aristocratic fineness of tannin, La Combe des Fous embodies the ultimate savoir-faire of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

2015 Vintage: The Successful Alliance of Density and Freshness

The 2015 vintage is celebrated by international critics (rated 98/100 by The Wine Advocate) as a year of great mastery. Less sun-drenched than 2009 but more structured, the 2015 shines with its vibrant juice, aromatic precision, and the nobility of its tannic structure. Now entering an ideal tasting window, this wine combines the generosity of dark fruit with a mineral freshness that guarantees it considerable aging potential.

Storage Condition and Provenance

From the private cellar of a particularly demanding Swiss connoisseur, these bottles offer absolute guarantees of integrity.

• Provenance: Private Swiss cellar (perfect temperature-controlled storage).
• Liquid level: Perfect (to the neck, original level).
• Color: Dark ruby red with purple nuances, bright and clear.
• Label: New, intact, impeccable condition.
• Capsule: Perfect, airtight, and originally sealed.
• General impression: A bottle in perfect storage condition, ready for high-level tasting.

Aromatic Profile and Food Pairings

On the nose, the wine expresses great purity: wild blackberry, ripe blackcurrant, kirsch, ground black pepper, garrigue, and hints of violet. On the palate, the attack is very direct. The texture 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 lamb shoulder with herbs de Provence, a venison fillet with cranberries, or roasted squab with truffles.