Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 CLOSEOUT a little bit of blood

a little bit of blood

followed by a super fragrant nose of chocolate

Minerals on the finish give the palate a dramatic punctuation

but stays defined

a Larry Stone/Dominique Lafon project

Clos Saint Jean, Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2012 CLOSEOUT a little bit of blood94 CellarTracker First whiff upon uncorking was alcohol and indistinct frutti di bosco. A very inky garnet in the glass, with even, long legs upon the swirl. It took an hour to open up and settle down, but when it did, enticing aromas of raspberry, kirsch, and frankincense wafted from the glass. Full bodied, the palate held fig jam, raspberry, black cherry, and some licorice on the aft palate. The finish was long, the fruit notes guided by leather and