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2003 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 60
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JulianSkeels wrote: 94 points
October 11, 2023 - Took time to open up to a lovely and elegant mid-weight wine with liquorice and complex prune notes. Not at all jammy. Looks much older than 2003 and I think this will need drinking over the next 5yrs. Lovely long fine tannins with long long coffee and dark chocolate finish... and decent acidity too. Very well done for a 2003 CdP. 94pts and drink to 2028
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tomlee wrote: 98 points
November 28, 2022 - Ruby red in color. 14.5% ABV. Sublime nose of red fruits, garrigue, roasted herbs and blood. Medium to full bodied with tremendous acidity. Rich and decadent with structure and power in spades. Kirsch liqueur, cracked pepper, plums and charred meats on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. One of the few 2003's that has stood the test of time. A monumental wine. I'll open my last bottle in 2028 when it reaches 25 years of age.
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taylormartin wrote:
June 5, 2022 - This is my favorite CDP year in year out, but unfortunately this bottle was toast. It was in that “raisin” state that older CDPs can hit after a certain amount of time. Bummer…
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Wesley clemens wrote: 99 points
December 31, 2021 - Perfect and very unique wine in perfect condition. Very deep nose. Enormously concentrated, keeps on going for minutes. In one word: wow
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guitarguy wrote: 91 points
December 25, 2021 - Nose of licorice and other herbs with lean but ample flavors of dark fruit, pepper, saddle leather and bitter chocolate notes in the finish. Drink now. Avoids the heat typical of 2003.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Bonus Reviews, 9/14/2008 (link)(Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2006, IWC Issue #124 (link)(Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf Du Pape Deus Ex Machina) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
2/1/2013 (link) 93 points(Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina) Bricking, very dark ruby color; very appealing, ripe cherry, baked cherry, black raspberry, licorice nose; youthful yet, baked cherry, horehound, anise, beets, black cherry palate; medium-plus finish 93+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- 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 Code 3760011911586
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 15 (2%)
- In Cellars 446 (49%)
- Consumed 447 (49%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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