Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire 2019 (Magnum)
98+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
97/100
RVF
95-97/100
Robert Parker
"Large format
" A wine that will tend towards perfection in 4-5 years, the Centenaire 2019 reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as extraordinary notes of black cherry, licorice, iron, nori and peppery garrigue. As a basis for this 2019, the estate has done an incredible job, particularly on the tannins. This wine is perfectly balanced, with ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges and pure class to evolve over 25 years and more. [...]" (Jeb Dunnuck)
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Nose
Rich and expressive, notes of blackcurrant, blackberry
Mouth
Complex and powerful, beautiful touch of melted tannins, aromas of undergrowth. One of the finest vintages for this cuvée.
Serve
At 16°C
Open
1 hour before decanting
Drink from
Ideally 2029 to reveal its potential
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats in sauce, game ...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
André Brunel's wines always combine generosity, fine tannins and freshness. The white is very refined, with a high proportion of clairette. In the reds, Grenache dominates, with some Mourvèdre. Finally, the cuvée la-centenaire is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 is a classic expression of the style of wines from the plateau of large rounded pebbles of Mont-Redon. The 2015 cuvée centenaire is a great success, as is the 2016 white.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 95-97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Derived from Grenache vines planted in 1889 and small proportions of younger Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2019 Cuvée Centenaire is a seriously full-bodied, concentrated and richly textured achievement that manages to balance, with almost even lightness. Hints of garrigue accentuate the black cherry and blackberry fruit in this full-bodied Centenaire of great scope, which should evolve well for more than a decade.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97/100
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Intense blackberry nose with warmth and hints of thyme. A wine in a style that values purity over volume and fullness on the palate.
About the domain :
Little known in France, André Brunel is nevertheless one of the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. His racy wines are characterized by minerality and refinement. The entire range is extremely consistent. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In the best years, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, called Cuvée Centenaire, which was launched in 1989. It enjoyed rapid, well-deserved worldwide success. André Brunel still owns a few rare and magnificent old bottles, from 1947 and 1967 or, more recently, from 1978, which show an undeniable savoir-faire that is reflected in the quality of today's wines.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 98+/100
About the wine:
A wine that will reach perfection in 4-5 years, the Centenaire 2019 reveals a deep ruby/purple color and extraordinary notes of black cherry, licorice, iron, nori and peppery garrigue. As a basis for this 2019, the estate has done an incredible job, particularly on the tannins. This wine is perfectly balanced, with ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges and pure class to evolve over 25 years and more. It's a perfect example of power with a sense of density or robustness. The 2019 blend is 84% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 6% Syrah, it has not been destemmed and has been aged in concrete tanks, with only 6% aged in very old barrels.