2008 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Community Tasting Notes (36) Avg Score: 89.7 points

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  2/22/2024 - Gunman Likes this wine:

  My last bottle was in 2015. Much too young then. Tannins were overpowering. This is brilliant now. Dark, dark fruit. Black plum and leather. A little soy sauce. Integrated tannins. Long finish. This has more years ahead of it, but it’s super tasty right now. Glad I waited for the second bottle. Tasted under Coravin, so I’ll enjoy for the next week or two.

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  11/3/2020 - studleytrey wrote: 88 Points

  Last of 3, last note in '17, and a little different impression this time so we'll note it. BTW, an '08 seemed appropriate tonight. 🤞
  
  Medium garnet color. Aromas of darker fruits this time, along with leather and graphite. Medium body, medium (+) acid and finish, with flavors of black plum, cassis, blackberry, and minerals. Overall, a darker constitution than before. I think I like it similarly, but slightly less. Still a good value for the $20 paid.

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  1/3/2017 - studleytrey wrote: 88 Points

  Ruby to garnet in color with some transparency. Nose was tight initially, but a little time in glass and decanter revealed smoke, earth, dark red fruits, tobacco, and orange peel. Medium body, medium (+) acid and finish, with flavors of red and dark red fruits, black tea, orange peel, and mineral. Pretty solid.

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  8/16/2016 - gcarl wrote: 91 Points

  Similar impressions as my 3/30/14 notes except that it did not need early opening/airing. P&Ped at wake for dear friend, was well received with/without food by others. A steal at $20 3 years ago.

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  8/5/2016 - td1836 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  GSM comparison with friends: Reddish brown color really coming through on the edges now starting to show some age. Definitely get red fruits mixed with meaty/bacon aromas, and lots of earthy and barn yard components. Medium weight with some herbs on the finish. Drinking really well right now.

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