98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Cut from the same cloth, with perhaps a touch more structure, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Deus Ex-Machina is the classic blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre that has the Grenache aged all in concrete and the Mourvèdre in barrel. Offering red and black fruits, graphite, and violets, it's full-bodied, with a pure, layered, graceful mouthfeel, and shows more mid-palate depth, richness, and length than just about every other wine in the vintage. With flawless balance and a gorgeous finish, it's approachable today yet will be even better with 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 15+ years in cold cellars. Drink 2025-2045. (11/11/25)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "[$150 list] A concentrated, showy red, with a caressing texture filled out with cherry, mulled plum, licorice and baking spices. Fine-grained tannins pick up steam for the solidly laced finish, lined with warm stone, iron and sandalwood smoke notes. Massive in scale, with a finessed, seductive finish. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Best from 2027 through 2042. 54 cases imported. (12/3/25)"
94 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus Ex Machina is a head-turner. Ripe black fruits, melted licorice, garrigue, and a touch of dried meat are all dialed up. A splash of menthol adds aromatic complexity and a drive of acidity. Full-bodied, round and concentrated, the bold 2023 packs flawless drive and energy all the way through to the long, complex finale. Drink: 2028-2040. (Oct 2025)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "[$150 list] A concentrated, showy red, with a caressing texture filled out with cherry, mulled plum, licorice and baking spices. Fine-grained tannins pick up steam for the solidly laced finish, lined with warm stone, iron and sandalwood smoke notes. Massive in scale, with a finessed, seductive finish. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Best from 2027 through 2042. 54 cases imported. (12/3/25)"
94 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus Ex Machina is a head-turner. Ripe black fruits, melted licorice, garrigue, and a touch of dried meat are all dialed up. A splash of menthol adds aromatic complexity and a drive of acidity. Full-bodied, round and concentrated, the bold 2023 packs flawless drive and energy all the way through to the long, complex finale. Drink: 2028-2040. (Oct 2025)"
| Product SKU | 355587 |
| Producer | Clos Saint-Jean |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Southern Rhône |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre |
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