Benjamin et David Duclaux - Condrieu Les Caillets 2024
95/100
RVF
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
1*Étoile
Hachette
16/20
Jancis Robinson
“A Viognier that is both charming and refined”
This cuvée, created in tribute to Frédéric Caillet, the great-grandfather of Benjamin and David, is a meticulously crafted Condrieu that combines the aromatic finesse of Viognier with a beautiful balance on the palate. The nose is expressive, with notes of apricot, peach, and white flowers, accompanied by a hint of honey and a subtle exotic touch. On the palate, it is rich and velvety, with the natural richness of Viognier, yet supported by a lovely minerality that gives the wine structure and extends the finish. Generous, it remains easy to drink and elegant. A perfect companion for an aperitif, it will also enhance scallops or poultry in cream sauce.
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Nose
Expressive, with notes of apricot, peach, and white flowers, accompanied by a hint of honey and a subtle exotic touch. Typical of a Condrieu, but without any heaviness.
Palate
Rich and velvety, with the natural richness of Viognier, yet balanced by a lovely minerality that gives the wine structure and extends the finish. Generous yet easy to drink and elegant.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, paired with scallop skewers and a mushroom tatin, or a sautéed chicken dish with bell pepper cream sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The two brothers, Benjamin and David Duclaux, cultivate their small vineyard in the southern part of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, where gneiss (and even granite near the border with Condrieu) replaces schist in the geological composition of the subsoil. Their wines offer more pronounced aromas of red fruit than in other sectors, but the concentration of the two flagship wines (Maison Rouge and Coteaux de Tupin) shines in great vintages. The work in the barrel is more refined than in the past, though there is still room for improvement in this regard, particularly in the selection of barrels.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2026 Guide) 1*Star (2023 Vintage) (A very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
On their 6-hectare estate, founded by their great-grandfather in 1928, the Duclaux brothers focused exclusively on the Côte-Rôtie appellation (two vintages, La Germine and Maison Rouge). Since 2014, they have also been producing Condrieu. Their vineyard is located in the southern part of the appellation, on gneiss soil, on the steep slopes of Tupin-et-Semons.
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 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 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:
The Duclaux estate, founded in 1928, is today one of Côte-Rôtie’s most reliable names, producing precise, finely crafted wines without any artificial aging techniques. David and Benjamin are forging their path with consistency and flair. They produced their first Condrieu in 2014, named Les Caillets, in homage to their great-grandfather, Frédéric Caillet, the estate’s founder. The lineup is highly recommended; the wines age beautifully.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16/20 (2023 vintage)
Rated: Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated: Recommended
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