Domaine de Saint Paul Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Wine, Complete Guide

Domaine de St. Paul

Learn everything about Domaine de Saint Paul Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting notes, wine and food pairing tips, best vintages, a history of the property, information on the vineyards and winemaking. If you want to read about other important wineries and wine makers from the Rhone valley: Links to all Rhone Valley Wine Producer Profiles

Domaine de Saint Paul History, Overview

Domaine de Saint Paul was first established in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation in 1934. In 1958 a new era for the property began when it was purchased by the Establet family.

The Establet family have a long history in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation as they can trace their roots all the way back to the 14th century. The daughter of Charles Establet married Pierre Jeune, which is how the property came to be owned by the Jeune family today.

The Jeune family has been in the Chateauneuf du Pape region almost as long. In fact, the Jeune family has a history in the Southern Rhone Valley that dates back hundreds of years.

Domaine de Saint Paul was one of the first efforts for the Jeune family as wine makers in the Southern Rhone. They expanded their holdings in 1972 when they purchased Domaine du Grand Tinel. Domaine de Saint Paul remains in the hands of the Jeune family today.

Domaine de Saint Paul Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking

Domaine de Saint Paul owns 14.8 hectares in Chateauneuf du Pape. 14.5 of those hectares are used for the production of red Chateauneuf du Pape wine. The other .3 hectares are used to plant grapes for the production of Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc. The vines are mostly planted in a terroir with gravel, clay and rocks with some limestone.

To produce the wine of Domaine de Saint Paul, the grapes are completely destemmed. Vinification takes place in a combination of oak barrels and stainless steel vats.

All the grapes are 100% destemmed. The vineyards are farmed using sustainable farming, biodynamic techniques. In 2012, they were certified as 100% biodynamic by the Agriculture Biologique. Philippe Cambie is the consultant at Domaine de Saint Paul as well as at their sister property, Domaine du Grand Tinel.

Domaine de Saint Paul produces 3 red Chateauneuf du Pape wines and one Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc.

Domaine de Saint Paul Chateauneuf du Pape – 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 3% Muscardin and 2% Cinsault. Although the blend can vary quite a bit from vintage to vintage. The average of the vines for this wine are close to 50 years.

The terroir is mostly rocks, stones and sand. The Grenache and other varietals are aged in cement vats. The Syrah is aged in foudres for about 11 months. The production is about 1,250 cases per year.

Domaine de Saint Paul Insolite – The wine made its debut with the 2013 vintage. The wine is one of the few Southern Rhone wines made from 100% Syrah. The vines are planted in the Le Boucoup, and Pied Redon lieux-dits. The terroir is all rocks and stones. The wine is aged in demi-muids and old, used, French, oak barrels.

Domaine de Saint Paul Cuvee Jumille – 60% old vine Grenache and 40% Syrah. The Grenache is aged in cement tanks. The Syrah is aged in demi-muids for about 11 months. 500 cases are produced each vintage.

Domaine de Saint Paul Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc – 50% Grenache Blanc and 50% Roussanne. 100 cases are produced each year.

When to Drink Domaine de Saint Paul, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Domaine de Saint Paul can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Domaine de Saint Paul is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-12 years after the vintage.

Serving and Decanting Domaine de Saint Paul with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Domaine de Saint Paul is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Domaine de Saint Paul is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine de Saint Paul is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.

The white wine of Domaine de Saint Paul is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

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Domaine de St. Paul Wine Tasting Notes

18 Vintages 30,437 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating

2021
90
Medium-bodied, forward, already delicious wine expressing raspberries, peppery strawberries, olives, and herbs, with a soft-textured finish. You can enjoy this on release with ease. Drink from 2024-2030.

Medium-bodied, forward, already delicious wine expressing raspberries, peppery strawberries, olives, and herbs, with a soft-textured finish. You can enjoy this on release with ease. Drink from 2024-2030.

407 Views   Tasted
2020
91
One of the few Chateauneuf du Pape wines produced using 100% Syrah is peppery, floral, earthy, on the red berry side of the style range with a medium-bodied, spicy, salty, crushed rock, olive and dark, red berry profile. The peppery finish has length and density. This would be a fun entry in a blind tasting. Drink from 2024-2038.

One of the few Chateauneuf du Pape wines produced using 100% Syrah is peppery, floral, earthy, on the red berry side of the style range with a medium-bodied, spicy, salty, crushed rock, olive and dark, red berry profile. The peppery finish has length and density. This would be a fun entry in a blind tasting. Drink from 2024-2038.

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2020
89
Medium-bodied, strawberry, and cherry-filled charmer with loads of sweet, red fruits on the palate and in the easy-to-like finish, cocoa, and kirsch-filled finish. This will be quite nice to open on release. Drink from 2022-2028.

Medium-bodied, strawberry, and cherry-filled charmer with loads of sweet, red fruits on the palate and in the easy-to-like finish, cocoa, and kirsch-filled finish. This will be quite nice to open on release. Drink from 2022-2028.

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2019
92
One of the few Southern Rhone wines produced using 100% Syrah, the wine is dark, meaty, roasted and savory, with a strong, iron and saline note on the palate that accompanies the dark plums and firm tannins. The wine finishes with a long melange of peppery tones along with its red fruits. Give this a few years to develop and round out. Drink from 2023 - 2034

One of the few Southern Rhone wines produced using 100% Syrah, the wine is dark, meaty, roasted and savory, with a strong, iron and saline note on the palate that accompanies the dark plums and firm tannins. The wine finishes with a long melange of peppery tones along with its red fruits. Give this a few years to develop and round out. Drink from 2023 - 2034

1,519 Views   Tasted
2019
91
Spicy kirsch, garrigue and dried herbs with peppery tones come to the surface easily. Medium-bodied, soft, fresh and fruity, with a good sweetness to the lively strawberry, black raspberry and dusty cherry oriented finish. Drink from 2022 - 2032

Spicy kirsch, garrigue and dried herbs with peppery tones come to the surface easily. Medium-bodied, soft, fresh and fruity, with a good sweetness to the lively strawberry, black raspberry and dusty cherry oriented finish. Drink from 2022 - 2032

1,091 Views   Tasted
2017
92
Meaty, juicy, smoky and spicy, you find ripe, earthy cherries, herbs and pepper on the nose and palate. The wine is fresh, rich and long, with a tannic backbone that demands some time in the cellar. Made from 100% Syrah, this is an interesting wine to taste, as there are only a handful of Chateauneuf du Pape wines made using Syrah exclusively.

Meaty, juicy, smoky and spicy, you find ripe, earthy cherries, herbs and pepper on the nose and palate. The wine is fresh, rich and long, with a tannic backbone that demands some time in the cellar. Made from 100% Syrah, this is an interesting wine to taste, as there are only a handful of Chateauneuf du Pape wines made using Syrah exclusively.

2,834 Views   Tasted
2017
89
Espresso, spice, sweet cherries and herbs on the nose quickly lead you to a soft, fruity, medium bodied, easy to like, early drinking, soft textured finish. Produced from a blend of 90%Grenache and 10% Syrah.

Espresso, spice, sweet cherries and herbs on the nose quickly lead you to a soft, fruity, medium bodied, easy to like, early drinking, soft textured finish. Produced from a blend of 90%Grenache and 10% Syrah.

1,288 Views   Tasted
2016
92
Smoke, old wood, burning leaves, barnyard, spice and dark, meaty red fruits emerge in the glass with a bit of swirling. On the palate, the wine has power, concentration and a full body. The tannins are gentle. There is an iron quality to the dark red fruits. Give this time in the bottle and it should be even more complex. Made from 100% Syrah, this is an interesting wine to taste, as there are only a handful of Chateauneuf du Pape wines made using only Syrah.

Smoke, old wood, burning leaves, barnyard, spice and dark, meaty red fruits emerge in the glass with a bit of swirling. On the palate, the wine has power, concentration and a full body. The tannins are gentle. There is an iron quality to the dark red fruits. Give this time in the bottle and it should be even more complex. Made from 100% Syrah, this is an interesting wine to taste, as there are only a handful of Chateauneuf du Pape wines made using only Syrah.

1,424 Views   Tasted
2016
90
Garrigue, under brush and cherries blend perfectly here. Medium bodied, fresh, and with juicy dark cherry notes in the finish, you can drink this young, for all its sweetness and spicy, peppery fruits. The wine was made from 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvedre.

Garrigue, under brush and cherries blend perfectly here. Medium bodied, fresh, and with juicy dark cherry notes in the finish, you can drink this young, for all its sweetness and spicy, peppery fruits. The wine was made from 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvedre.

1,903 Views   Tasted
2015
92
Dark, spicy and deep, the wine is rich, stony and fresh. Full bodied and intense, there is a peppery accent to the red berries and lift giving this a freshness from start to finish. Made from 100% Syrah, this is an interesting wine to taste, as there are only a handful of Chateauneuf du Pape wines made with only Syrah.

Dark, spicy and deep, the wine is rich, stony and fresh. Full bodied and intense, there is a peppery accent to the red berries and lift giving this a freshness from start to finish. Made from 100% Syrah, this is an interesting wine to taste, as there are only a handful of Chateauneuf du Pape wines made with only Syrah.

1,352 Views   Tasted
2015
89
With a strong Provencal, herbal charm, the wine is medium bodied, fresh and forward. Dominated by kirsch and red plums the wine should offer its sweet. spicy, red fruits with ease on release. The wine was made blending 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah.

With a strong Provencal, herbal charm, the wine is medium bodied, fresh and forward. Dominated by kirsch and red plums the wine should offer its sweet. spicy, red fruits with ease on release. The wine was made blending 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah.

1,513 Views   Tasted
2014
90
The second vintage for this unique 100% Syrah. Peppery, spicy, stony and tannic, this is going to need time to soften its tannins and allow all of its smoky, red fruits and oak to come together.

The second vintage for this unique 100% Syrah. Peppery, spicy, stony and tannic, this is going to need time to soften its tannins and allow all of its smoky, red fruits and oak to come together.

1,051 Views   Tasted
2014
88
Jammy black cherries and licorice form the basis of the sweet, fresh, medium bodied, forward, polished wine. You should drink this on the young side.

Jammy black cherries and licorice form the basis of the sweet, fresh, medium bodied, forward, polished wine. You should drink this on the young side.

1,069 Views   Tasted
2013
89
Making its debut, this is one of the few Chateauneuf du Pape wines, made from 100% Syrah. With a touch of oak in the nose, coupled with pepper, smoke and black raspberries, the wine spicy, fresh and round, especially when you consider it's made exclusively from Syrah.

Making its debut, this is one of the few Chateauneuf du Pape wines, made from 100% Syrah. With a touch of oak in the nose, coupled with pepper, smoke and black raspberries, the wine spicy, fresh and round, especially when you consider it's made exclusively from Syrah.

1,208 Views   Tasted
2012
89
Jammy black cherries and licorice form the basis of the sweet, fresh, polished wine. Produced from a blend of 75%Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Cinsault, the wine reached 15% ABV.

Jammy black cherries and licorice form the basis of the sweet, fresh, polished wine. Produced from a blend of 75%Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Cinsault, the wine reached 15% ABV.

1,208 Views   Tasted
2012
89
Medium bodied, forward, finesse in style with good freshness and textures in its delicate, cherry finish.

Medium bodied, forward, finesse in style with good freshness and textures in its delicate, cherry finish.

1,593 Views   Tasted
2010
90
Filled with fresh herbs, pepper and soft textured, spicy berries, this elegant, refined Southern Rhone and finishes with sweet red berries.

Filled with fresh herbs, pepper and soft textured, spicy berries, this elegant, refined Southern Rhone and finishes with sweet red berries.

3,532 Views   Tasted
Spicy ripe berries, fleshy textures and a sweet, jammy berry finish are found in this wine.

Spicy ripe berries, fleshy textures and a sweet, jammy berry finish are found in this wine.

3,036 Views   Tasted
2009
89
Medium bodied and probably close to fully mature, the wine focuses on the red fruit side of the style range with wild strawberry and kirsch notes out in full force. The wine is fresh, spicy and elegantly styled. This does not require decanting. Just pop and pour.

Medium bodied and probably close to fully mature, the wine focuses on the red fruit side of the style range with wild strawberry and kirsch notes out in full force. The wine is fresh, spicy and elegantly styled. This does not require decanting. Just pop and pour.

2,819 Views   Tasted