Clos St Jean, Chateauneuf Du Pape Deus-Ex Machina other_regions the wine is perhaps more

the wine is perhaps more interesting on the nose with its blast of garrigue

smoky and gently tannic finish

fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an élevage of 16 months in new French barriques

The wines more than speak for themselves

Clos St Jean, Chateauneuf Du Pape Deus-Ex Machina other_regions the wine is perhaps moreThe 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus ex Machina is a stunner in the vintage. Like the Combe des Fous, it has incredible elegance, as well as the forward, sexy nature of the vintage. Kirsch liqueur, currants, toast, sandalwood, and graphite are just some of the nuances here. The wine hits the palate with full bodied richness, a layered, seamless mouthfeel and beautifully polished tannin on the finish. Give it another year or two and drink it through 2026.