The 2009 vintage received the following ratings: Robert Parker 87/100, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, RVF 14/20
Bouquet des Garrigues is the estate’s flagship wine, produced on high-quality terroirs covering approximately 30 hectares, composed primarily of rounded pebbles. A cuvée characterized by notes of red fruit, licorice, and cherry liqueur, with elegance and finesse on the palate. A must-have!
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Eye
a very pretty red dress with ink-like sheen
Nose
elegant, with dominant aromas of violet-scented zan and slightly smoky notes
Palate
powerful yet beautifully smooth, with aromas of red fruit compote combined with mild spices and Madagascar pepper
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2019
Production
45,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une côte de bœuf à la moelle, un gigot d’agneau cuit dans le marc, une fricassée de pieds de mouton et lactaires sanguins<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
2.6/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN B. Published on 12/26/2012
I bought three bottles, and all three were bad—a big disappointment
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Review by Mr. DANIEL M. Posted on March 20, 2022
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Review by Mr. AMAURY B. Published on November 27, 2014
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Review by Mr. CYRILLE A. Published on 10/30/2014
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Review by Mr. GERALD P. Posted on 02/23/2013
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