Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône La Réserve 2019
94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
Robert Parker
"The 2019 Côtes-du-Rhône La Réserve Blanc, made from 100% Clairette Rose, was vinified in tanks and then aged in new demi-muids (55%) and stainless steel (45%). Hints of pencil shavings accentuate the notes of peach and lime on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is smooth and silky, offering no obstacles to enjoyment as it builds to a long, crisp finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to pit it against many white Châteauneufs. ” (Wine Advocate 2020 - Joe Czerwinski).
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Eye
Stunning Chartreuse-yellow color with chrome highlights
Nose
Subtle and delicate, with notes of white flowers and daffodils, and a hint of honey
Palate
Well-structured, with good acidity, and subtle vanilla notes that lend a lovely framework and good length; it has a lovely savory character and great elegance—a wine built for aging
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with veal sweetbreads with fresh morels, green asparagus with a poached egg and truffle shavings, or a rockfish soup...
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 profiles. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very select circle of the appellation’s finest wines and are produced to reflect the character of their respective terroirs.
Decanter
Rated estate (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 winemaker 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 entirely within the Châteauneuf appellation). The 2020 acquisition of Domaine de Panisse—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 (2020 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2019 Côtes-du-Rhône La Réserve Blanc, a 100% Clairette Rosé, was vinified in tanks and then aged in new demi-muids (55%) and stainless steel (45%). Hints of pencil shavings accentuate the notes of peach and lime on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is smooth and silky, offering no obstacles to enjoyment as it builds to a long, crisp finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to pit it against many white Châteauneufs.
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 estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
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, Le 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
Wine rated 94/100
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
Note and Opinion by Mr. BERNARD I. Published on April 30, 2022
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