Clos Saint Jean CdP Sanctus Sanctorum 2016 Magnum in 1er Holzkiste

Parker: Bottled only in magnum, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum was made entirely from Grenache planted in 1905 and aged in new demi-muids, yet it has completely absorbed any trace of barrel. Incredibly intense and dramatic, it combines savory notes of licorice and dark roses with black cherries and dried spices. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a mind-bendingly long finish, it's a tour de force that may prove to be perfection for some readers. 99/100

Lobenberg: Der Name widerspiegelt die Selektion, nur über 100 Jahre alte Reben, die besten Reben des Weinguts. 100% Grenache. Komplett entrappt, Ausbau im neuen Holz von 600 Litern. Dunkles Granat. Dichte, fast kirschlikörartige Nase, extrem eingekochte schwarze Kirsche. Holunder, Lorbeer, Olivenpaste auf Amarenakirsche. Pflaumenmus, Rauch, schwarze Erde. Unendlich intensiv im Duft, nicht enden wollend. Der Mund dann unerwartet und verblüffend geschliffen, zwar den ganzen Aromenteppich der Nase auch im Munde ausrollend aber so seidig, so fein, so poliert. Satte feine salzige Mineralität mit großartigem Bitterstoff im Finale. Sattes Kräuterfinish. Mittelmeergehölz mit extremer Schwarzkirsche und Maulbeere. Große Harmonie, großer Stoff im Stil von Pegau, das ist wirklich beachtlich. 98-100/100

Jeb Dunnuck: One of the greatest young wines I’ve ever tasted is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum which is 100% old vine Grenache sourced from a single parcel in the La Crau lieu-dit. Lighter in color than both the Combes des Fous and Ex Machina, it offers a heavenly perfume of kirsch liqueur, crushed rocks, exotic spices, and graphite. This beauty hits the palate with an incredible display of opulent, decent fruit paired with an elegance and seamlessness that needs to be tasted to be believed. With building richness, no weight, ultra-fine tannins, and a finish that won’t quit, it’s released only in magnum, so it will take upward of a decade to hit maturity and will keep for 20+ years. Hats off to the Maurel family and their consultant Philippe Cambie! 100/100