Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Caillou rosé 2022
91/100
Vinous
“Selected by the industry association to serve as ambassador for the 2023 Côtes-du-Rhône rosés”
A rosé with floral and citrus aromas, featuring flavors of rose, pomegranate, and grapefruit with hints of lychee, this wine will captivate your senses with its richness and freshness. Paired with Asian dishes or grilled seafood, this cuvée will delight your palate with its liveliness and vibrancy!
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Eye
A clear, intense, powdery pink
Nose
Delicate and tangy, it features floral, citrus, and English candy notes
Palate
Creamy with notes of rose, grapefruit, pomegranate, and lychee, it is lively and vibrant, with a structure that blends freshness and richness
Serve
Between 9 et 12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Grilled cuttlefish, a cherry tomato tatin, Japanese cuisine, Provençal stuffed vegetables...
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
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 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
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100 (2018 vintage)
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 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
3.4/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on June 16, 2023
Could this dry, fresh rosé be a thorn in the side of the Clos of the same name? For my part, I remain skeptical, as I find it difficult to pin down. The structure is characterized by a very pronounced acidity that overpowers a medley of fruit and floral notes; the creamy texture dissolves into a fluid, light palate; the tannins are subtle, almost absent; the taut finish is rather short, fleeting...all for a price of nearly €12, which seems overpriced to me. In short, an inconsistent rosé that didn’t win me over because it didn’t have much to offer. It’s hard to imagine that it comes from this renowned estate, which has accustomed us to greater excellence in both reds and whites. However, its easy-drinking character and natural style will pair easily with all kinds of summer salads, while for casual evenings, it’s best paired with pizza. A score of 2.8 for this basic rosé that’s just barely adequate.
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Review by Mr. JEAN NOEL L. Published on June 10, 2023
3.3 Subtle on the nose, with more body and fruitiness on the palate but lacking in complexity. This is puzzling given the quality of the estate’s other wines.
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Review by Mr. PATRICK D. Posted on May 30, 2023
The first bottle was perfect. A true gourmet rosé with a very fruity flavor. Then the second one was bland and very disappointing. We're waiting for the third one
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Review by Mr. JEAN PIERRE B. Published on March 22, 2026
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Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on April 23, 2025
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Review by Mr. SIMON C. Posted on 12/28/2023
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE B. Posted on August 4, 2023
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC L. Posted on July 26, 2023
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Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Posted on May 21, 2023
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