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2007 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2007
Clos Saint Jean  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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It's hard to believe that I've happily enjoyed 11, out of the 12 bottles from my original case already. And each wine bottle has been just delicious! That is, if you like layers of ripe, deep, juicy, sweet, fresh, dark red fruits, luscious textures, a bit of licorice, earth, herbs and a sexy, fruit filled finish. A slight chill adds more freshness to the wine. Popped and poured, this wine is a winner!

It's hard to believe that I've happily enjoyed 11, out of the 12 bottles from my original case already. And each wine bottle has been just delicious! That is, if you like layers of ripe, deep, juicy, sweet, fresh, dark red fruits, luscious textures, a bit of licorice, earth, herbs and a sexy, fruit filled finish. A slight chill adds more freshness to the wine. Popped and poured, this wine is a winner!

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A true wine of pleasure, this tasty treat is drinking in the sweet spot. Luscious, round textures, black cherry liqueur, licorice, black raspberry, leaf, mint and spicy strawberries make up the nose. The finished is packed with sweet, spicy, dark red fruits and just a hint of chocolate. You can age it for a few years, but why wait? Popped and poured, this is really showing well today.

A true wine of pleasure, this tasty treat is drinking in the sweet spot. Luscious, round textures, black cherry liqueur, licorice, black raspberry, leaf, mint and spicy strawberries make up the nose. The finished is packed with sweet, spicy, dark red fruits and just a hint of chocolate. You can age it for a few years, but why wait? Popped and poured, this is really showing well today.

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This is a pure wine of pleasure. It's rich, ripe, spicy, round and frankly delicious. Popped and poured, it really delivered the goods. There is so much great stuff in every sniff, swirl and sip, I am not sure there is any reason to age this much longer.

This is a pure wine of pleasure. It's rich, ripe, spicy, round and frankly delicious. Popped and poured, it really delivered the goods. There is so much great stuff in every sniff, swirl and sip, I am not sure there is any reason to age this much longer.

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Value, quality, character and style that is drinking great today. The voluptuous finish really feels great with all its sweet, perfectly ripe fruit.

Value, quality, character and style that is drinking great today. The voluptuous finish really feels great with all its sweet, perfectly ripe fruit.

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Better than it was 2 years ago, the wine is rich, sexy and filled with fresh ripe, sweet, opulent fruit, jam and spice. Drink it now or age it. Either way it’s a treat.

Better than it was 2 years ago, the wine is rich, sexy and filled with fresh ripe, sweet, opulent fruit, jam and spice. Drink it now or age it. Either way it’s a treat.

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Pepper, kirsch, gravel, garrigue, spice and licorice aromas play well with the fresh, lusty, spicy, black cherry, fennel and sweet kirsch filled finish. Do not decant. Just pop, pour and enjoy this tasty Chateauneuf du Pape. Drink before it hits 10 years of age for all its fresh, ripe, up-front fruit filledl character.

Pepper, kirsch, gravel, garrigue, spice and licorice aromas play well with the fresh, lusty, spicy, black cherry, fennel and sweet kirsch filled finish. Do not decant. Just pop, pour and enjoy this tasty Chateauneuf du Pape. Drink before it hits 10 years of age for all its fresh, ripe, up-front fruit filledl character.

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When to Drink Clos Saint Jean, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Clos Saint Jean is best with decanting in its youth of between 1-3 hours allowing the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Clos Saint Jean is usually better with 4-6 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 5-20 years after the vintage.

Serving Clos Saint Jean with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

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

Clos Saint Jean 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. Clos Saint Jean is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, pasta, eggplant, tomatoes and cheese.

The white wine of Clos Saint Jean 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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