2015 Sanctus Sanctorum Magnum Clos Saint-Jean texture-laden finish underscored by hints

texture-laden finish underscored by hints of citrus rind

offering violet and lavender tones balanced by cooling acids and hints of candied citrus

sweetness and spices

tangerine zest and dried thyme echo on the mouthwatering finish

Galloni 96 points: Brilliant magenta

2015 Sanctus Sanctorum Magnum Clos Saint-Jean texture-laden finish underscored by hintsParker 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