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, 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 peach and lime notes on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is smooth and silky, offering no obstacle to enjoyment as it builds to a long, tart finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to pit it against many white Châteauneufs. " (Wine Advocate 2020 - Joe Czerwinski).
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Eye
A stunning Chartreuse-yellow color with chrome highlights
Nose
Subtle and delicate, with notes of white flowers and daffodils, and hints of honey
Palate
Taut, with good acidity, and subtle vanilla notes that provide a lovely structure and good length; it offers a nice savory quality 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, setting the standard 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 reach 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 according to the nature of their terroir.
Decanter
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Run by Sylvie Vacheron for over 20 years, alongside oenologist Bruno Gaspard, this organic estate comprises 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 Dom. de Panisse—6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf and 5 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône—aims 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 obstacle to enjoyment as it builds to a long, tangy 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 (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting 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, Clos du Caillou acquired an additional 6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 7.5 hectares in Côtes du Rhône. Old Cinsault vines planted in the 1950s and Grenache vines from the 1920s are also part of the acquisition.
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 estate located on the eastern edge of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They produce a host of cuvées, all remarkable, with their two flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, Le Quartz and La Réserve, bordering on perfection in just about every vintage.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. BERNARD I. Published on April 30, 2022
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