Domaine du Clos Saint Jean   Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina

2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina

By Domaine du Clos Saint Jean

2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina from Domaine du Clos Saint Jean, Rhone

The walker on the sunlit vineyards of Rhone in 2007 would have marveled at the mother nature's generosity, unknowingly heralding the creation of an extraordinary vintage. This specific year marks the arrival of the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina from Domaine du Clos Saint Jean. An intriguing expression of the terroir from where it draws its roots, this stunning treasure combines power and finesse, translating the unique climatic conditions into a tapestry woven in liquid form.

 

From Sun-Drenched Vines to Epicurean Feasts

A testimony to the masterly expertise of Domaine du Clos Saint Jean, this vintage is a mingling of Grenache and Mourvedre, with each grape imparting a critical part of its personality into this elegant concoction. In particular, the brooding but vibrant Mourvedre lends structure while the fruit-forward Grenache instils luscious sun-filled radiance. Together, they parade a magnificent ballet of intertwining flavors and complex bouquets that whisks your senses to that sun-soaked year.

 

Decoding the 2007 Vintage Singularity

The scorching summer of 2007 has decidedly etched itself onto the expression of this voluptuous brew. The nuances elicited by the extreme conditions carried heady notes of dark fruit and a rare mineral streak, lending an exceptional character to this vintage. This muscular vintage stands gallantly on strong tannins underpinning its opulent fruitiness.

 

An Uprising in Fine Wine Investment

The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina stands as a testament to the investment potential of meticulously crafted and climate-marked wines. It represents an ideal opportunity for investment with its remarkable ageing potential and superb cellaring conditions. This delectable potable offers an intriguing possibility for unravelling complexity with maturation, leading to higher desirability over time.

In essence, this 2007 Deus Ex Machina is not merely a wine; it's a passage through time, a symbol of a remarkable vintage re-lived, and a promising asset in the fine wine world. Cherish it, savour it and anticipate its glory as it continues to mature under Domaine du Clos Saint Jean's knowledgeable vision.

Market price (CAD)

$6,120.00

12x75cl

Highest score

100

POP score

184

Scores and tasting notes

100

A bigger, richer, more masculine style than the la Combe des Fous, the powerhouse styled 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina is an insanely good wine that has a huge nose of roasted meats, crushed rocks, graphite, spice and black currants. It has a serious amount of tannin, but they’re still covered by a wealth of fruit, and it’s impeccably balanced and doesn’t have a hard edge anywhere. It’s killer stuff today, but like the Combe des Fous, it has an additional 10-15 years of prime drinking and will keep even longer.

Jeb Dunnuck - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2017

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