2000 Chateauneuf du Pape la Combe des Fous, Domaine du Clos Saint Jean, Rhone

As 21st century welcomed us mortals into its fold, the Rhone valley set forth a divine offer in the form of the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape la Combe des Fous from Domaine du Clos Saint Jean. This vintage was born out of a season that brought both showers and sunshine in apt proportions, a blessing that seeped right through into the exceptional fruit quality

A year carving its own legacy

While a comparison could be attempted with its neighbours, to do so would strip this 2000 vintage of its intrinsic uniqueness. The Chateauneuf du Pape was endowed with uncommon wealth of temperature and rainfall that season - a synergy that paid homage to one of Rhone’s finest terroirs.

An essence of time and place, captured perfectly

The varietal blend that Domaine du Clos Saint Jean so eloquently orchestrates depicts an incredible harmony of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre resulting in the 2000 Combe des Fous. Decanting reveals complexity beneath the initial layers; plums intermingle with whispers of cacao; wild berries dance around hints of smoky leather. Not just exquisite in taste, it lends to an experience both tangible and captivating.

An astute choice for investors

Investors have recognised this exceptional year for Chateauneuf du Pape from Domaine du Clos Saint Jean as an important asset in any diversified wine portfolio. That specific juncture of time in 2000 has been encapsulated and transported right through to the modern day allowing for the la Combe des Fous to mature seamlessly, fostering a high investment potential. The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape la Combe des Fous is testimony to a moment in time when the elements collaborated in unison to deliver an unforgettable vintage.

In essence, Chateauneuf du Pape la Combe des Fous from Domaine du Clos Saint Jean is not simply a product of the year 2000. It is the year 2000 - painted vividly through a rich tapestry of nuanced flavours and ardently preserved by those with a discerning taste for time-honoured elegance.