André Brunel Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2022
95/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
95/100
James Suckling
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"Among the 8 Rhône wines to buy as a priority".
"A seductive, textured and well-crafted blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Features aromas of cassis, dried herbs, roasted meat, mushrooms and orange peel. Medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins. Velvety and refined on the palate. Balanced and complete, with a lively, succulent, long finish." (James Suckling 2025).
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Eye
Deep garnet colour
Nose
Dominant aromas of fresh red fruit in a gourmet universe
Mouth
Complex and elegant, with notes of red fruit, richness and voluptuousness, volume, smooth, elegant tannins, Grenache brings a lovely freshness, more complex aromas emerge: orange peel, garrigue and white pepper, great length and very good ageing potential.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before decanting
Drink before
2032+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, red meats, dishes in sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
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
Domaine noté 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 Favorite
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 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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
A seductive, textured, well-crafted blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Aromas of cassis, dried herbs, roasted meat, mushrooms and orange peel. Medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins. Velvety and refined on the palate. Balanced and complete, with a lively, succulent, long finish. For drinking or cellaring.
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