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Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2017 (Mag)
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Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2017 (Mag)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine
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95/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

93+/100

Robert Parker

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“With notes of macerated red berries, cherries, and spices, complexity is added by hints of dried herbs and Mediterranean scrub. The overall aroma is well-balanced, and the wine’s maturity comes through without any heaviness in style. The palate follows suit, with subtle power and a savory structure. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape evolves more toward finesse than opulence, reflecting a Burgundian spirit.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) One of the top 8 Rhône wines to buy right now!

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Estate

Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Vintage

(Magnum)

Vintage

2017

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

Apogee

2027

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 (2019 guide) 93+/100 (Outstanding wine)

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

About the wine:

Due to berry drop in the Grenache, the 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape contains less of this variety than usual, with higher proportions of Mourvèdre and Syrah. Notes of black fruit and spices dominate the nose, while the palate is full-bodied and tight, yet retains the estate’s characteristic silky texture and great length.
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 (2021 guide) 95/100 Favorite

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:

Against a backdrop of macerated red berries, cherries, and spices, complexity is added by notes of dried herbs and Mediterranean scrub. The overall aroma is well-balanced, and the wine’s maturity comes through without any heaviness of style. The palate follows suit, with subtle power and a savory structure. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape leans more toward finesse than opulence, reflecting a Burgundian spirit.

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.

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