Clos Saint-Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous 2023

96-98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Combes Des Fous is medium ruby-hued and comes from a mix of 60% very old vine Grenache, 20% Syrah raised all in new barrels, and the rest Vaccarèse and Cinsault raised in concrete. It brings an intense array of ripe framboise, wild strawberries, peppery garrigue, and white flowers that's to die for. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, incredibly sexy Châteauneuf offering silky tannins, a pure, elegant, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. It's like the Vieilles Vignes cuvée with the intensity turned up a solid notch. This one goes to 11. (10/29/24)"

94-96 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "The full-bodied 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous is as sexy as Châteauneuf gets. Seductive rosewater, wild strawberry, red cherry, licorice and garrigue are all dialed up. White pepper adds another spicy dimension. Smooth and polished, the multifaceted 2023 ends with excellent freshness on the long and seductive finish. I can’t wait to taste it from bottle. Drink: 2028-2041. (Nov 2024)"