Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres 2011
The 2009 vintage received the following ratings: Robert Parker 89/100
Les Safres Blanc is produced from a blend of three grape varieties: Grenache, Clairette, and Roussanne, grown on sandy soils in the “Les Bédines” and “Pignan” vineyards in the commune of Courthézon. A wine with a subtle nose of apricot blossom mingled with notes of elderflower liqueur and licorice root. A true delight!
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Eye
a stunning yellow Anthemis dress with green highlights
Nose
a subtle hint of apricot blossom blended with notes of elderflower liqueur and licorice root
Palate
rich, smooth, and pleasant, with aromas of old peach varieties (Bourdine) and lychees, along with notes of a blend of mild spices
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2019
Production
2,400 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une denti aux girolles, un mulet juste grillé à la plancha, une brochette de petits poulpes, un carpaccio de cigales de mer... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard 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 profiles. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very select circle of the appellation’s finest wines and are produced according to the character of their terroir.
Decanter
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Run by Sylvie Vacheron for over 20 years, alongside oenologist Bruno Gaspard, this organic 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 within the Châteauneuf appellation). The 2020 acquisition of Dom. de Panisse—6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf and 5 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône—aims to bring in the next generation: Axel and Marilou, Sylvie’s children.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
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.
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About the estate:
The Vacheron family, Bruno Gaspard, and consultant Philippe Cambie continue to work their magic at this modestly sized estate located on the eastern edge of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They produce a host of cuvées, all remarkable, with their two flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, Le Quartz and La Réserve, bordering on perfection in just about every vintage.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS D. Published on June 8, 2018
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