2015 Sanctus Sanctorum Magnum Clos Saint-Jean loaded with roasted fig

loaded with roasted fig

Galloni 96 points: Brilliant magenta

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texture-laden finish underscored by hints of citrus rind

Christmas cake and pomegranate add an exotic flair on the close

2015 Sanctus Sanctorum Magnum Clos Saint-Jean loaded with roasted figParker Joe Czerwnski 97 The pure Grenache 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum was matured in a combination of clay amphorae and new demi muids. It's an enormous yet fruit driven wine, endowed with masses of raspberries and stone fruit yet featuring complexity in the form of dried spices, like cinnamon, clove and allspice. Creamy and intense, it's a roller coaster ride of exuberance, yet it's ultimately elegant as it glides into a nearly never