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2005 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 71
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King Julien wrote: 95 points
March 9, 2024 - Decanted about 2 hours.
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Philippe_C wrote: 97 points
February 29, 2024 - Very dark nose, ripe black cherries, ripe pepers, OXO, soy sauce, beef blood... Loads of ripe tannin, loads of black fruit, length of 45 sec.
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ChrisR Likes this wine:
July 13, 2023 - Spectacularly good -- in its style. Very rich, dark fruit, smoked meats, good structure (thankfully the tannins have finally integrated), tremendous depth and length. If you like CNdP with red fruits and lighter body, this will not be your jam. But it was really good, the first time I've had a Deus Ex Machina that lived up to its billing.
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Julien D Likes this wine: 94 points
February 18, 2023 - The nose is typical but heavily concentrated on the baked fruit side. Notes of plum, black cherry and raspberry jam make you feel like being in the kitchen preparing all sorts of red fruit jams and pies. After some time in the glass some rosemary, baking spice and mushroom notes bring some depth to the nose. Everything melts in mouth but there is still a strong tannic structure. It’s a spicy fruit soup with flavors of stewed strawberry and prune completed with a touch of clove. The palate feels jammy with some grip, and a medium to long finish
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Harry Cantrell Likes this wine: 96 points
October 2, 2022 - Deep black garnet. Nose floral, black fruits. Taste touch sweet, mouthfilling, long lasting. Yum.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Bonus Reviews, 1/1/2009 (link)(Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2007, IWC Issue #130 (link)(Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf Du Pape Deus Ex Machina) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
3/20/2009 (link) 91 points(Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina) Medium dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; big ripe plum, black fruit and berry nose with a touch of caramel; concentrated, very young, baked cherry, sour cream and tart plum palate; medium-plus finish 91+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Clos Saint Jean
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Deus-Ex Machina
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Codes 3760011911623, 3760011912002
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,068 (57%)
- Consumed 802 (43%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Smoked pork tri tip, smoked steaks.Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 20 votes
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- ProducerClos Saint Jean
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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