Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres 2012
91/100
Wine Spectator
17/20
Jancis Robinson
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
Robert Parker
“The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres white offers elegant aromas of poached pear, caramelized peach, cream, and toast. This richly textured wine displays sublime purity and fresh, well-integrated acidity.” (Wine Advocate 2013 – Robert Parker)
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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
2013
Drink before
2020
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
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Golden-green color, subtle oak notes, creamy texture, and a delicious flavor with hints of ginger that make it a perfect pairing for spicy dishes; long-lasting, true to its style.
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
Wine rated (2013 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres white offers elegant aromas of poached pear, caramelized peach, cream, and toasted notes. This richly textured wine displays sublime purity and fresh, well-integrated acidity.
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.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 91/100 (Exceptional wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2014 guide) 17/20
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
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. GIUSEPPE R. Published on 12/25/2013
An explosion of flavors; a very pleasant wine.
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