Clos Saint-Jean • Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France
La Combe des Fous is Clos Saint‑Jean’s Grenache‑led Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape cuvée—typically 60–70% Grenache with Syrah plus…La Combe des Fous is Clos Saint‑Jean’s Grenache‑led Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape cuvée—typically 60–70% Grenache with Syrah plus small amounts of Cinsault, Vaccarèse (or Muscardin) —that marries old‑vine fruit from sandy/galet terroirs with a mix of…Learn More »
$119
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
95
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Clos Saint-Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous 2020 is a rich, concentrated red showing layers of ripe raspberry, blackberry and mulberry, streaked with licorice, clove spice and dried Provençal herbs. The palate is full-bodied yet surprisingly buoyant, with bright acidity, polished but assertive tannins and a long, savory, earth-tinged finish that hints at excellent aging potential.
Herb-crusted lamb rack; Daube de boeuf (Provençal beef stew); Grilled duck breast with black cherry jus
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La Combe des Fous is Clos Saint‑Jean’s Grenache‑led Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape cuvée—typically 60–70% Grenache with Syrah plus small amounts of Cinsault, Vaccarèse (or Muscardin) —that marries old‑vine fruit from sandy/galet terroirs with a mix of concrete and oak élevage. The wine is known for its ripe red and black fruit core (raspberry, blackberry), lifted floral garrigue notes (lavender, thyme), and a spicy, mineral‑tinged finish that combines power and silk‑smooth texture, ageable for a decade or more.