2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina
By Domaine du Clos Saint Jean
2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina from Domaine du Clos Saint Jean, Rhone
Lovingly crafted in the celebrated Rhone region, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina from Domaine du Clos Saint Jean is a remarkable testament to exceptional viniculture. Distinctive attributes of this particular vintage hold immense allure for seasoned wine investors and enthusiasts alike.
Unprecedented Prestige and Quality
This 2016 vintage carries the prestige of a reputable producer and an acclaimed harvest year. The vineyard’s fortitude against the region’s sometimes tumultuous climates shines through in every glass poured. Indeed, devout followers of the Domaine du Clos Saint Jean winery often cite 2016 as one of the paramount years.
Featuring a beguiling blend of Grenache and Mourvedre, this expressive red exhibits a lush depth that typifies the finest Rhone Valley offerings. Every sip promises lavish layers of dark fruit, aromatic spices, and earthy nuances - an alluring symphony for the senses.
A Masterpiece from Rhone
The 2016 season in Rhone was notably characterized by near-perfect conditions. Despite a torrid start to the summer, courtesy of Mother Nature’s whims, she eventually relented, offering reprieve with late-season rains that unquestionably helped shape this luscious wine.
The interplay of soils, weather and impeccable vineyard management has resulted in this extraordinary Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina being laden with nuances of a well-groomed terroir and making it highly attractive for investment portfolios.
Fine Wine Investment Potential personified
The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina from Domaine du Clos Saint Jean is more than just a wine; it’s a statement of what the Rhone valley and, indeed, the world can produce when conditions conspire in vineyard's favour.
Domaine du Clos Saint Jean's peerless viniculture knowledge and respect for the land leave an indelible mark on every bottle of their 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina. Offering a remarkable drinking experience now, with excellent cellaring potential, this is one investment destined to bring pleasure to the palate and returns to portfolios.
Market price (CAD)
$2,520.00
12x75cl
Highest score
98
POP score
83.89
Scores and tasting notes
Bottled just four weeks prior to my visit, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina was showing no ill effects of the process. A blend of 60% Grenache with 40% Mourvèdre, it reveals intriguing notes of crushed stone, pencil shavings, black olives, tar and licorice on the nose. It's so massive and concentrated that it's almost painful to taste yet is seductive at the same time for its rich, velvety texture and incredible length. Somehow it manages all this but appears nimble and light at the same time, easily hiding what must be considerable alcohol.
Joe Czerwinski - The Wine Advocate, 31 August 2018