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Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve 2023
Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve 2023

Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve 2023

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine|Organic
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4.6/5 (2020 / 5 customers)

97/100

Robert Parker

96/100

RVF

96/100

Bettane & Desseauve

95/100

Wine Spectator

95/100

Jeb Dunnuck

94/100

James Suckling

94/100

Decanter

93-95/100

Vinous

powerful
complex
black fruits

"The best of the best—always keep some on hand!"

“The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve is an alluring blend of elegance and power. Unfolding in the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, peonies, crushed strawberries, and exotic spices, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, round and juicy, with an enveloping core of fruit, velvety tannins, and a long, lively, and delicate finish.” (Wine Advocate 2025)

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Estate

Clos du Caillou

Vintage

La Réserve

Vintage

2023

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre

Regions

Soils composed of sand in the localities known as “La Guigasse” and “Pignan,” which lend the wine finesse and freshness

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

100% destemming, followed by co-fermentation in wooden truncated-cone tanks; alcoholic fermentation by indigenous yeasts; manual punching down and racking carried out throughout the grape maceration period (49 days)

Livestock Farming

14 months, 85% in demi-muids (600 L), 10% in amphorae, and 5% in barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A carmine-red color with ruby highlights

Nose

Delicate, with aromas of ripe strawberries and raspberries and roasted cacao beans.

Palate

Powerful, pure, and fresh, with great body and elegance; aromas of blackcurrant liqueur and wild plum jam, combined with licorice and hints of Sichuan pepper; a fresh, long finish

Serve

Decant at 16-17°C

Open

1 hour beforehand in a carafe

Drink before

2051+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with a thick cut of venison seared in butter and fleur de sel with a sauce made from local truffles, hare à la royale, a poularde stuffed with foie gras, a leg of lamb with Provençal-style tomatoes and baby potatoes, or farm-raised duck with kumquats...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100

Rated estate (2024 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Sylvie Vacheron, recently joined by her daughter Marilou, draws on a vineyard located in the northeastern part of the appellation, part of which produces excellent Côtes-du-Rhône wines, very close to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards. These wines achieve a very high level of expression, with skillfully aged, full-bodied, and long-finishing wines. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very exclusive circle of the appellation’s finest wines and are crafted to reflect the character of their terroir.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Led by Sylvie Vacheron for over 20 years, alongside oenologist Bruno Gaspard, this organically farmed estate has 54 hectares of vineyards, including 9 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 44 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône (part of which, Le Clos, is located entirely within the Châteauneuf appellation). The 2020 acquisition of Domaine de Panisse—6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf and 5 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône—is intended to bring in the next generation: Axel and Marilou, Sylvie’s children.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Made from grapes grown in sandy soils, the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve is an alluring blend of elegance and power. Unfolding in the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, peonies, crushed strawberries, and exotic spices, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, round and juicy, with an enveloping core of fruit, velvety tannins, and a long, lively, and delicate finish. A blend of 60% Grenache Noir and 40% Mourvèdre, aged for 14 months in a mix of used barrels (40%) and large casks, this isn’t the most outgoing wine in the lineup, but it’s undoubtedly a wine meant for the cellar.

About the estate:

Always one of my most eagerly anticipated visits, Le Clos du Caillou continues to produce some of the finest, most consistent Châteauneufs, year after year. Marilou Vacheron and Bruno Gaspard are generally candid in their assessments of the vintages.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

The 2023 Reserve combines refined tannins with the smoothness of a deep, full-bodied palate. This long, full-bodied wine is undoubtedly the finest in the series.

About the estate:

Le Clos du Caillou, a 53-hectare estate located in the town of Courthézon, has been certified organic since 2010. Sylvie Vacheron and her children, Marilou and Axel, who recently returned to the estate, have guided the wines toward greater finesse and depth. Along with Château de Panisse in 2020, Clos du Caillou acquired an additional 6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 7.5 hectares in Côtes du Rhône. Old Cinsault vines planted in the 1950s and Grenache vines from the 1920s are also part of the acquisition.
Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100 (Exceptional wine)

About the wine:

A decadent and opulent style characterized by a refreshing hint of herbs and dried garrigue, with a touch of graphite for balance. Red currant and plump cherry blend with dried garrigue and gingerbread. The concentrated finish reveals a pleasant meaty flavor, underscored by elegant and refined tannins. There’s plenty to love. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Enjoy now through 2040.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93-95/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve [...] comes alive on the palate, with full-bodied richness, velvety tannins, and impressive energy and intensity. The lively acidity adds a touch of freshness that lingers through the elegant finish. The 2023 says, “Look at me.”
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

A refined, balanced, and appealing red wine with aromas of sweet cherries, strawberries, roasted meat, dried thyme, and a hint of dried flowers. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied with finely grained tannins. A juicy and charming texture on the palate, with a delightful character featuring notes of pulpy fruit and orange. A brilliant finish. Enjoy now or celller.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Black cherries, black raspberries, leather, savory floral notes, subtle pepper, and hints of minerality define the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve, blended from 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre grown on the sandy soils of Safre in the Guigasse and Pignan vineyards, fully destemmed and aged for 14 months in 60% demi-muids and 40% neutral barrels. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, with a pure and complex palate, ripe tannins, and exceptional length. Technically, it is nearly perfect, but I find that this cuvée currently lacks a bit of character, especially when compared to the Les Quartz cuvée. Nevertheless, with approximately 600 cases produced, it is clearly a magnificent and elegant wine that will age well for over 15 years. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2040.

About the estate:

The Vacheron family, Bruno Gaspard, and consultant Philippe Cambie continue to work their magic at this modestly sized vineyard located on the eastern edge of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They produce a wide range of wines, all remarkable, with their two flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, the Quartz and La Réserve, bordering on perfection in just about every vintage.

Customer Rating

(2020 Vintage)

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4.6/5

based on 5 reviews

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Review by Mr. LIONEL D. Published on May 8, 2024

A superb Châteauneuf that I'm still waiting for. It's too young.

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Review by Mr. ALAIN A. Published on September 29, 2025

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