Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues blanc 2024
92/100
James Suckling
"A spring bouquet for this indulgent vintage!"
“A delicious, precise, and lively white wine with notes of green pears, white peaches, stone, and a hint of almonds. It is medium-bodied with a touch of freshness on the mid-palate. Crisp yet relaxed, with a subtle fruitiness in the savory, textured finish.” (James Suckling 2025)
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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
2034
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a fennel salad with pesto and grilled red mullet, oysters with shallot cream and watercress, sea bream ceviche with avocado and passion fruit, a Bresse chicken breast with light cream and sand asparagus...
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 reach a very high level of expression, with skillfully aged, long-finishing profiles. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very exclusive circle of the appellation’s finest wines and are produced in styles that reflect the character of their terroir.
Decanter
Rated winery (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 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 excellent wines—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. The acquisition also includes old Cinsault vines planted in the 1950s and Grenache vines from the 1920s.
Jancis Robinson
Rated "Recommended"
Vinous
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A delicious, precise, and lively white wine with notes of green pears, white peaches, stone, and a hint of almonds. It is medium-bodied with a touch of freshness on the mid-palate. Crisp yet relaxed, with a subtle fruitiness in the savory, textured finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or celller.
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 estate 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
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. JEROME V. Posted on July 9, 2026
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Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Published on January 15, 2026
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