{"product_id":"clos-saint-jean-deus-ex-machina-chateauneuf-du-pape-2005","title":"Clos Saint-Jean Deus Ex Machina Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eClos Saint-Jean’s Deus Ex Machina is a distinguished Châteauneuf-du-Pape built on old-vine Grenache from the legendary La Crau terroir, with Mourvèdre adding depth and Syrah lending aromatic lift. This is a wine that captures the appellation’s historical strength and character in a focused, traditionally styled expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows a deep, mature ruby color with hints of garnet at the rim. The nose is complex and layered, with concentrated cherry and dark berry fruit unfolding alongside dried herbs, liquorice, and a subtle savoury, animal edge.\n\nOn the palate, it is firmer and more classical in style, with a straighter line of acidity and still-lively tannins that give the wine real structure. The fruit is now more integrated, offering a balanced, energetic finish and excellent drinking today, while still retaining enough depth to continue evolving gracefully for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from some of the estate’s most iconic parcels on La Crau, where ancient Grenache vines produce low-yielding, concentrated fruit, while Mourvèdre from cooler, deeper soils contributes backbone and length. The vintage was a classic, even one, and vinification followed Clos Saint-Jean’s restrained, traditional approach: gentle fermentation in concrete, followed by ageing in foudres and barriques to preserve purity, texture, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, game birds, braised beef, truffle dishes, and richly flavoured Mediterranean cuisine. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours to allow the mature aromatics and structure to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos Saint-Jean is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most respected estates, known for combining the region’s historic vineyards with a precise, quality-driven winemaking philosophy. Based in one of the appellation’s most celebrated areas, the domaine has earned a strong reputation for producing wines of depth, purity, and longevity, particularly from its old-vine holdings on La Crau.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Saint-Jean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251984355665,"sku":"FW-1078","price":401.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/1_2_1089_1.png?v=1783442608","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/clos-saint-jean-deus-ex-machina-chateauneuf-du-pape-2005","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}