Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues blanc 2022
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
1*Étoile
Hachette
This 2022 Bouquet de Garrigues, with its aromas of rose and peach, complemented by flavors of pineapple and honey on the palate and a long, precise finish, pairs perfectly with fish—whether baked, served as carpaccio, or as medallions. A perfect blend of richness and freshness!
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Eye
Crystal-clear yellow dress from Naples
Nose
Elegant and precise, with mineral notes followed by delicious aromas of juicy peach, lemon caviar, and hints of rose water
Palate
Deep and precise, with notes of honey and pineapple; a clean texture with a crisp, precise finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a fennel salad with pesto and grilled red mullet, oysters with shallot cream and watercress, a sea bream ceviche with avocado and passion fruit, a Bresse chicken breast with light cream and sand asparagus...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 90/100 (2021 vintage)
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, full-bodied wines that offer a long finish. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very select circle of the appellation’s finest wines and are crafted to reflect the character of their terroir.
Decanter
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated 1*Star (2021 vintage) (A very successful wine)
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 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
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 Estate (2024 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-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
Rated Estate (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
4.7/5
based on 6 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. ANTOINE M. Posted on May 23, 2024
3,9
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Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on May 12, 2023
The full-bodied, velvety palate exhibits a certain liveliness and is enlivened by a broad palette of white-fleshed fruits, citrus, and pineapple, combined with notes of honey and a hint of butter. The rich, dense texture lingers with beautiful volume, featuring a touch of tension on the finish, enhanced by lovely bitter notes. It’s always a great pleasure to taste this Bouquet des Garrigues, even more so with the 2022 vintage, which proves to be a truly exceptional year in terms of quality—incredibly refined and extraordinarily fragrant. This promises a real development in aromatic intensity after a few years of aging. At the beach cottage, this Bouquet des Garrigues was a huge hit with the family, paired with a parrillada cooked à la plancha featuring Mediterranean fish and eels caught by the “minots,” and rounded out with clams, mussels, and shrimp. Rating = 4.2.
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Review and comment by Mr. JEROME V. Posted on July 9, 2026
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE C. Posted on February 25, 2025
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Review by Mr. THIERRY C. Published on 11/26/2024
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Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Posted on May 21, 2023
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