Clos Saint Antonin Chateauneuf du Pape red 2019
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Domaine Plateau des Chênes is a prestigious estate in the Lirac appellation, managed by the Bréchet family, who also run the famous Château de Vaudieu in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This winegrowing adventure was born of the desire to make the most of the exceptional terroirs of the southern Rhône Valley and to produce wines of great finesse, reflecting the unique identity of Lirac.
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Introduction: the spirit of Clos Saint Antonin
In the heart of the southern Rhône, Clos Saint Antonin has established itself as one of the most promising estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This family-run estate, managed by the Sabon family already known for Domaine de la Janasse, cultivates its own identity based on the purity of Grenache, the finesse of the terroir and an artisanal vision of wine. The estate, located in Jonquières and closely linked to the appellation thanks to its emblematic plots, produces a Châteauneuf-du-Pape sought-after for its precision, elegance and depth. In a region renowned for the diversity of its soils and the richness of its wines, Clos Saint Antonin brings to light a rare expression of Grenache, from old vines rooted in sandy soils that produce an airy, fragrant and intensely refined style.
A family estate focused on authenticity
Le Clos Saint Antonin was acquired by the Sabon family with the desire to create a human-scale entity where viticulture remains intimate, precise and focused on understanding the terroir. The approach remains deeply family-oriented: meticulous work in the vineyard, manual harvesting, daily observation of the soils, and the desire to preserve the natural identity of the grapes. This philosophy perfectly matches the image that your Best Vintage cellar wishes to convey: a wine house in Châteauneuf-du-Pape that promotes authentic, demanding estates, offering wines made as they were in the past, with patience and respect for the living. The estate benefits from a privileged location, at the crossroads of several climatic influences, where regular winds, gentle altitude and abundant sunshine produce perfectly healthy, well-balanced grapes. In just a few years, Clos Saint Antonin has built up a strong identity: producing wines of character based on the purity of fruit and the most delicate expression of Grenache.
An exceptional terroir: La Crau Est and La Font-du-Loup
For its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos Saint Antonin relies on two legendary sites in the appellation: La Font-du-Loup and La Crau Est. These parcels, covering around two hectares, are planted exclusively with Grenache, with vines that are around sixty years old. This remarkable plant heritage gives the wines a rare aromatic depth and intensity. Sandy soils are the signature of these terroirs. Unlike the pebbles more commonly associated with Châteauneuf-du-Pape, sand brings finesse, freshness, length and a silky texture that are immediately apparent in Clos Saint Antonin. This type of soil favors a very pure expression of aromas: fresh red fruits, delicate floral notes, hints of sweet spices and a subtle minerality. This airy dimension of the wine is a hallmark of the estate, and partly explains its growing success with connoisseurs looking for a slender, precise and elegant Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Grenache as the backbone
The choice of Grenache as a single varietal is far from trivial. In an appellation where blends dominate, producing a 100% Grenache Châteauneuf-du-Pape requires mastery, patience and an intimate understanding of the grape variety. Here, Grenache expresses itself without correction or artifice, with all the delicacy, density and finesse it has to offer. These old, deeply-rooted vines give low but concentrated yields, resulting in a wine of great aromatic intensity, while retaining a fluid, precise texture. Clos Saint Antonin is therefore an emblematic cuvée of Grenache’s ability to convey terroir down to its finest nuances.
Controlled winemaking
The Sabon family’s winemaking methods are simple, respectful and focused on the quest for purity. The grapes are harvested by hand, with selective sorting to guarantee an irreproachable raw material. In the cellar, partial destemming (around 80%) ensures an ideal balance between structure and suppleness. Vatting lasts almost a month, to gently extract the tannins, color and aromas of the Grenache. The wine is then aged in tuns for twelve months. This lengthy, yet unobtrusive, ageing allows the wine to gain in harmony without being dominated by wood. The result is a full-bodied, silky, structured yet subtle wine, a true reflection of its terroir. Clos Saint Antonin also has remarkable ageing potential, often estimated at between fifteen and twenty years. At maturity, the wine develops additional notes of garrigue, truffle, candied cherry and sweet spices.
Wine profile: elegance, finesse and depth
Clos Saint Antonin Châteauneuf-du-Pape is characterized by an intense bouquet of black raspberry, blackberry and crushed cherry, accompanied by floral nuances of dried rose and violet. On the palate, the texture is suave, the tannins perfectly polished, and the structure balanced. The minerality of the sandy terroir adds verticality and a sensation of freshness that lingers on the finish. This delicate balance makes this wine an ideal choice for lovers of elegant, well-balanced Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Natural food pairings include herbed lamb, roast poultry, stewed dishes, but also mature cheeses with subtle aromas.
A wine perfectly suited to the Best Vintage offer
In your Châteauneuf-du-Pape tasting cellar, located at 7 rue de la République, Clos Saint Antonin is a natural fit. It corresponds exactly to the image of a wine house that offers the best estates, a sharp selection and estate prices. For visitors, tasting this wine in the cellar is an excellent way of understanding one of the finest facets of the appellation. Le Clos Saint Antonin, with its pure, refined style, also embodies this new generation of estates capable of combining tradition, precision and a strong identity.
Conclusion
In just a few years, Clos Saint Antonin has become a must-have for Châteauneuf-du-Pape enthusiasts in search of authenticity, finesse and depth. Its sandy terroir, old Grenache vines and masterful vinification make it a wine of rare elegance, perfectly in tune with the spirit of your Best Vintage cellar. It’s a wine that tells a story: that of a passionate family estate, an emblematic grape variety and a terroir that expresses itself with purity. An obvious choice for anyone wishing to discover one of the most graceful faces of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.