André Brunel Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2024
95/100
RVF
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
James Suckling
"One of the top 3 white wines from the appellation"
“A well-crafted, precise, balanced, and flavorful white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with notes of candied lemon, wild herbs, river pebbles, and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with a silky texture. Delicious, well-balanced, and alluring, with notes of pear tart and sweet almonds in a lively finish. ” (James Suckling 2025)
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Nose
Pleasant and floral, with beautiful fruit expression
Palate
Complex and smooth, with honeyed notes and a lovely minerality; an elegant, refined wine with a beautiful, lingering finish
Serve
At 12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2034
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with white meats, fish in sauce, goat cheese, and more...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
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
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100
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 estate:
Although little known in France, André Brunel is nonetheless among the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. He produces distinguished wines whose main 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 owns a few rare and magnificent old bottles—from 1947 and 1967, or, more recently, from 1978—which demonstrate undeniable expertise, a quality that is reflected in today’s wines.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A well-crafted, precise, balanced, and flavorful white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with notes of candied lemon, wild herbs, river pebbles, and mild spices. Medium-bodied, with a silky texture. Delicious, well-balanced, and alluring, with notes of pear tart and sweet almonds in a lively finish. Ready to drink or worth saving.