Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres 2011
Ratings: Robert Parker 91–93/100, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
“Grown on decomposed sandstone soils, the 2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres is a 100% Grenache with a dense ruby-purple color and notes of licorice, blackcurrant, and kirsch, along with aromas of lavender and tapenade. At its fullest, it reveals low acidity and plenty of fruit. " (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
a very pretty red dress with pomegranate-colored highlights
Nose
subtle, with aromas of ripe fruit, fresh fig liqueur, and lightly roasted plums
Palate
Elegant, with exquisite finesse and a silky tannic texture, featuring notes of red fruit compote, wild blackberry, and wild blueberry
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2026
Production
11,388 bottles and 315 magnums
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a freshly grilled Kobe beef ribeye, a braised bull rib with bone marrow, or a veal loin with chanterelle mushrooms served on a veal stock reduction...
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 reach a very high level of expression, with skillfully aged, 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 nature 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 boasts 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
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on October 6, 2014
I love all of Clos du Caillou's products.
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Review by Mr. GUY M. Posted on January 29, 2017
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Review by Mr. THOMAS G. Published on March 2, 2014
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Review by Mr. LAURENT P. Published on January 31, 2014
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