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Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2016 (Magnum)
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Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2016 (Magnum)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine

18/20

RVF

95-97/100

Robert Parker

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

“I’ve tasted many vintages of Brunel’s wines, and 2016 seems to be the best ever. The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape stood out during my blind tasting, offering incredible complexity and lightness despite its roundness. Hints of roses, garrigue, and dried spices accentuate the notes of raspberries and cherries in a concentrated, intense yet lively wine with multiple nuances.” (Wine Advocate – Joe Czerwinski)

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Estate

Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Vintage

(Mag)

Vintage

2016

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

70% Grenache, 17% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 3% Cinsault

Regions

Multiple plots: “Le Bois de la Ville” and “Les Serres,” whose very poor, highly permeable gravel subsoil allows for optimal drainage and thus produces a highly concentrated juice; “Farguerol” and “Cansaud,” whose red and blue clays give rise to extreme aromatic richness; “"Cabrières" and "Revès," whose chalky limestone provides structure and length

Viticulture

Sustainable farming, without pesticides or fertilizers, with grass-covered vineyards

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

70% destemming for the Grenache, full destemming for the other grape varieties, fermentation in concrete tanks, racking and délestage over a period of 5 weeks

Livestock Farming

18 months in 1- or 2-year-old barrels for the Syrah, 18 months in concrete tanks for the other grape varieties. Final blending takes place 6 months before bottling.

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep garnet color

Nose

Aromas of red berries, with a woody note

Palate

Complex and elegant. Beautiful structure and energy, full-bodied, well-integrated tannins, notes of forest floor and leather. Great length, excellent aging potential.

Serve

At 16°C

Open

1 hour beforehand in a carafe

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with game, red meat, and more…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

André Brunel’s wines consistently combine richness, refined tannins, and freshness. The white wine, which is very refined, contains a fairly significant proportion of Clairette. In the reds, Grenache dominates, with a touch of Mourvèdre. Finally, the “La Centenaire” cuvée is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 vintage is a classic expression of the style of wines from the Mont-Redon plateau, with its large, rounded pebbles. The 2015 “La Centenaire” cuvée is very successful, as is the 2016 white.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 95-97/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

I’ve tasted many vintages of Brunel’s wines, and 2016 seems to be the best ever. The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape stood out during my blind tasting, offering incredible complexity and lightness despite its roundness. Hints of roses, garrigue, and dried spices accentuate the notes of raspberries and cherries in a concentrated, intense yet lively wine with multiple nuances. Blended from 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, and 5% Cinsault, it will have aged for 18 months (primarily in concrete tanks) before bottling. Let’s hope it tastes just as good then.
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 (2019 guide) 18/20 (Great wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

We love the style and elegant precision of this wine. The fruit is fully ripe, yet balanced by the wine’s freshness. The wine is concentrated and lingers on the palate. A firm, restrained 2016 that’s worth cellaring.

About the estate:

Although little known in France, André Brunel is nonetheless among the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. He produces distinguished wines whose greatest strengths are their minerality and refinement. The entire range is consistently excellent. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In great vintages, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, named Cuvée Centenaire, which was first released in 1989. It quickly achieved worldwide success, which was well deserved. André Brunel still possesses a few rare and magnificent old bottles—from 1947 and 1967, or, more recently, from 1978—that demonstrate undeniable expertise, which is reflected in the quality of today’s wines.
Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Notes of blackcurrant liqueur and raspberry jam mingle with dried sage, earth, and bramble in this fruity yet substantial and complex wine. The palate is round and smooth, with a lingering finish, a silky texture, and persistent tannins. Soft enough to enjoy now, it will continue to improve through 2028 and age well beyond that.

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