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Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues rouge 2023
Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Red 2023

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues rouge 2023

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic
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4.5/5 (4 customers)

93/100

Decanter

91+/100

Robert Parker

89-91/100

Jeb Dunnuck

spicy
tannic
value for the money

"A blend of the very best: red berries, spices, and rich, indulgent flavors... Wonderful!"

"Made from 50-year-old vines located just outside Châteauneuf, this evocatively named wine is a perfect example of the elegance of the Côtes-du-Rhône. Aromas of crushed berries and dried herbs give way to savory notes of wild blackberries, spiced plums, and a hint of dark chocolate on the finish. Generous yet skillfully balanced, it offers everything one could expect from an accessible and refined Rhône red.” (Decanter 2025)

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Estate

Clos du Caillou

Vintage

Le Bouquet des Garrigues

Vintage

2023

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

70% Grenache, 15% Syrah et 15% Mourvèdre, Carignan, Counoise

Regions

Clay soils covered with rounded pebbles in the "Le Coudoulet" and "Les Garrigues" localities on the edge of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

80% using traditional winemaking methods: complete destemming and fermentation in concrete tanks, with pumping over and racking carried out throughout the grape maceration period (27 days). 20% using carbonic maceration: winemaking with whole clusters under carbon dioxide for 14 days.

Livestock Farming

24 months: 60% in concrete tanks and 40% in large oak barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Ruby-colored dress

Nose

Notes of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry), blended with a hint of spices and black tea.

Palate

Juicy and elegant, with aromas of black fruits, cinnamon, and white pepper. Subtle notes of garrigue round out the tasting experience. The lingering aromas and flavors suggest significant aging potential.

Serve

At 16-17°C

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with oven-roasted Saint Marcelin cheese, a salad of confit gizzards, smoked duck breast, and grapes; a red bell pepper risotto with chorizo chips; or pan-seared marinated tuna served with mashed potatoes and a Provençal herb vinaigrette...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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 achieve a very high level of expression, with skillfully aged, full-bodied, and long-finishing wines. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very exclusive circle of the appellation’s finest wines and are crafted to reflect the character of their terroir.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Made from 50-year-old vines located just outside Châteauneuf, this evocatively named wine is a perfect example of the elegance of the Côtes-du-Rhône. Aromas of crushed berries and dried herbs give way to savory notes of wild blackberries, spiced plums, and a hint of dark chocolate on the finish. Generous yet skillfully balanced, it offers everything one could expect from an accessible and refined Rhône red wine.
Hachette Wine Guide

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91+/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The Bouquet des Garrigues 2023 is a serious and expressive Côtes du Rhône, brimming with aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, licorice, garrigue, and crushed stone. Medium- to full-bodied, supple, and complex, it is built around a vibrant fruit core, framed by fine, chalky tannins and a lively underlying acidity. Grown on sandy soils adjacent to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, this wine offers a level of refinement and depth that transcends its classification. It will be enjoyable right from release, but will also benefit from being cellared for 5 to 8 years.

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 to the Best Wines of France

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 good 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. The acquisition also includes old Cinsault vines planted in the 1950s and Grenache vines dating back to the 1920s.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Vinous

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2024 guide) 89-91/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Made primarily from Grenache, but also featuring many other grape varieties, the 2023 Côtes du Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues is another juicy, vibrant, and satisfying Côtes du Rhône from this family. Black cherry, black pepper, and leather notes shine through here, and the wine is medium-bodied, well-balanced, and delicious.

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.

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