2004 Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous

2004 Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous Châteauneuf-du-Pape; the southern French wine region whose renown is such that it is even known among those for whom wine is a mystery. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic wine region located between the towns of Orange and Avignon, in France's southern Rhône Valley. It is famous for powerful, full-bodied red wine, largely made from the classic southern Rhône grape trio of Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre. Critical Acclaim 93 Wine Advocate The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous, a blend of 60% Grenache (from vines planted in 1905) aged in foudre, 20% Syrah (aged in small oak), and the balance 20% Cinsault and Vaccarese aged in larger wood vessels, exhibits a dark ruby/purple color and a gorgeous nose of spring flowers intermixed with truffle, blueberry, blackberry, and kirsch liqueur. Medium to full-bodied, dense, chewy, and complex, this is a stunning 2004 that can be drunk now or cellared for 10-15+ years...Under the inspired w