Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Pneumatic pressingBarrel batonnageSteel-tank vinificationMalolactic fermentation blocked9 months in barrels9 months in steel tanks
Grapes
BourboulencClairetteGrenache BlancRoussanne
Producer
Clos Saint-Jean
France
Clos Saint-Jean in the Rhône Valley refers here to the historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate of the Maurel family, founded in 1905 and now carried on by a new generation. Its vineyards span a wide range of parcels and soils, from galets roulés and quartzite gravels to sand, clay, and limestone, with many old vines contributing finesse, structure, and aromatic complexity. The domaine emphasizes careful parcel selection and separate vinification to preserve each site’s identity, followed by meticulous blending. The wines are rooted in the family’s long continuity, rigor, and attentive vineyard work, with a focus on classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties including Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and white grapes such as Bourboulenc, Roussanne, and Clairette.
Vineyard scale
Medium
40-80 ha
Production scale
Medium
120-240k bottles/yr