Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues rouge 2020
90-93/100
Robert Parker
89-91/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"What a wonderful Côtes-du-Rhône!"
“The 2020 Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues—a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and the remainder Cinsault, Counoise, and Mourvèdre—exudes vibrant aromas of lavender and ripe red raspberries. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, easy-drinking, silky, and complex, it’s a beauty.”(Wine Advocate 2022)
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Eye
Ruby color with brilliant highlights
Nose
Magnificent, with notes of herbes de Provence, black cherry, peppery garrigue, and licorice
Palate
Lots of freshness and finesse, with a silky, deep attack
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a tagine of confit lamb, a Kobe beef rib roast seasoned with fleur de sel, a vegetable and bluefin tuna tian, Ventoux goat cheeses served with traditional wood-fired bread and olive oil...
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 achieve a very high level of expression, with skillfully aged, full-bodied, and 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 regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Run by Sylvie Vacheron for over 20 years, alongside oenologist Bruno Gaspard, this organic 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 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 (2022 guide) 90–93/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2020 Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues—a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and the remainder Cinsault, Counoise, and Mourvèdre—offers vibrant aromas of lavender and ripe red raspberries. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, easy-drinking, silky, and complex, it’s a gem for under $30.
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 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, 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 estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 89-91/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A beautifully textured Côtes-du-Rhône.
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
3.9/5
based on 18 reviews
Review by Mr. ANTOINE M. Posted on 11/24/2023
4,1
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Review by Mr. ANTHONY G. Posted on September 19, 2023
On the nose, aromas of the garrigue; on the palate, it’s spicy and has a long finish. This wine is my go-to for enjoyment.
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Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on January 12, 2023
In my opinion, it’s opening up a bit too early. On the palate, the wine is lively and straightforward; the tannins, while not very pronounced, exhibit a certain harshness against a solid structure. The tart flavors of very ripe Grenache dominate. In the background, hints of violet and herbes de Provence come through. It seems urgent to wait for it to open up a bit...ideally starting in 2024/2025. It was less reserved the next day when paired with roast pork in a casserole, pepper sauce, and Brussels sprouts with small pieces of smoked bacon. Rating = 3.6.
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Review by Mr. WILLIAM B. Posted on July 21, 2025
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Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE T. Published on June 20, 2025
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Review and comment by Mr. ALAIN V. Published on May 28, 2025
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN A. Posted on 04/05/2025
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on October 15, 2024
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Review by Mr. ROB P. Posted on March 19, 2024
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Review by Mr. FEDERICO Z. Published on September 22, 2023
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