Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône La Réserve (Magnum) 2015
93-95/100
Robert Parker
"Probably the Côtes-du-Rhône of the vintage (which is no surprise), the 2015 Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve is a massive success! Its ruby-purple color is followed by brilliant notes of black raspberry, graphite, crushed herbs, and licorice. Full-bodied, incredibly pure and elegant, with real depth and power, this is a fabulous wine that we would be delighted to have in our cellar.” (Wine Advocate 2016 – Robert Parker)
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Eye
madder-red dress with redcurrant highlights
Nose
Elegant and rich, with aromas of vanilla. Subtle notes of wild cherries and wild plums
Palate
Beautiful sweetness with elegant tannins. Notes of wild strawberries and blackberries
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2017
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs well with four-spice duck breast, a rack of lamb in a spice crust, or roast venison with tapenade...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Sylvie Vacheron, recently joined by her daughter Marilou, draws on a vineyard located in the northeastern part of the appellation, part of which produces excellent Côtes-du-Rhône wines, very close to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards. These wines achieve a very high level of expression, with skillfully aged, long-finishing wines. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very exclusive circle of the appellation’s finest wines and are produced in styles that reflect the character of their terroir.
Decanter
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Led by Sylvie Vacheron for over 20 years, alongside oenologist Bruno Gaspard, this organically farmed estate has 54 hectares of vineyards, including 9 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 44 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône (part of which, Le Clos, is located within the Châteauneuf appellation). The 2020 acquisition of Domaine de Panisse—comprising 6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf and 5 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône—is intended to bring in the next generation: Axel and Marilou, Sylvie’s children.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 93-95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
Always one of my most eagerly anticipated visits, Le Clos du Caillou continues to produce some of the finest, most consistent Châteauneufs, year after year. Marilou Vacheron and Bruno Gaspard are generally candid in their assessments of the vintages.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated winery (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)
About the estate:
Le Clos du Caillou, a 53-hectare estate located in the town of Courthézon, has been certified organic since 2010. Sylvie Vacheron and her children, Marilou and Axel—who recently returned to the estate—have guided the wines toward greater finesse and depth. Along with Château de Panisse in 2020, Clos du Caillou acquired an additional 6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 7.5 hectares in Côtes du Rhône. The acquisition also includes old Cinsault vines planted in the 1950s and Grenache vines from the 1920s.
Jancis Robinson
Rated "Recommended"
Vinous
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the estate:
The Vacheron family, Bruno Gaspard, and consultant Philippe Cambie continue to work their magic at this modestly sized vineyard located on the eastern edge of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They produce a wide range of wines, all remarkable, with their two flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, the Quartz and La Réserve, bordering on perfection in just about every vintage.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. SYLVAIN L. Published on June 1, 2018
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