Rating: Robert Parker 89/100
This cuvée comes from the oldest vines located within the Clos du Caillou, on a terroir very similar to that of the Cassanets. A Côtes-du-Rhône with spicy notes: oregano, marjoram, mild spices, a hint of licorice and star anise... Lovely freshness and great distinction!
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Eye
a very pretty dress in a deep Toulouse red
Nose
spicy notes: oregano, marjoram, and mild spices, with hints of black licorice and star anise
Palate
The freshness complements the aromas of cocoa beans and dark chocolate, combined with wild cherry liqueur, and finishes with very spicy notes of cloves, paprika, and cumin
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Production
19,800 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un carré de porc laqué, un confit de canard aux girolles, une fricassée d’agneau aux haricots tarbais, un cassoulet du lauragais...<br/>
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 character 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
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 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 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
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE Y. Published on April 10, 2020
This wine benefits from being decanted, at least in its current state (2013). Its aging potential seems to extend two or three years beyond what was originally indicated. Tasted in 2020, it is absolutely delicious!
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Review by Mr. MARCEL B. Published on August 18, 2024
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Review by Mr. JMARC B. Published on October 5, 2013
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Review by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE A. Published on September 21, 2012
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