Grown on a single plot north of Orange, with clay and limestone soils on top of a gravel subsoil, this generous but delicious Côtes-du-Rhône is made from Grenache (80%), Mourvèdre (10%), and Syrah (10%). Intense with aromas of ripe red fruits and spices, it is silky and delicious on the palate, without neglecting its typical southern character, and has a long, slightly spicy finish. An essential Côtes-du-Rhône!
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Eye
Light ruby red color
Nose
Intense, aromas of ripe red fruits, spices
Mouth
Generous and silky. Beautiful expression of supple tannins, well-concentrated juice, slightly spicy finish.
Serve
At 16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif with appetizers, but also with grilled red meats, slow-cooked lamb, strong cheeses, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
André Brunel's wines always combine generosity, refined tannins, and freshness. The white wine is very refined and contains a significant proportion of Clairette. In the red wine, Grenache dominates with a proportion of Mourvèdre. Finally, the La Centenaire cuvée is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 vintage is a classic expression of the style of wines from the Mont-Redon plateau with its large rounded pebbles. The 2015 La Centenaire cuvée is very successful, as is the 2016 white.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Although little known in France, André Brunel is nevertheless one of the elite producers in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. He produces distinguished wines, whose main strengths are their minerality and refinement. The entire range is of a consistently high standard. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In great years, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, called Cuvée Centenaire, which was first produced in 1989. It quickly achieved worldwide success, which was richly deserved. André Brunel still has a few rare and magnificent old bottles, from 1947 and 1967 or, more recently, from 1978, which demonstrate undeniable expertise, reflected in the quality of today's wines.
Customer rating
3.2/5
based on 8 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. BALTHASAR T. Published on 05/18/2022
A harsh wine lacking substance, unpleasant. Improves significantly after refrigeration, a "summer" wine, a "friends" wine, or a "thirst-quenching" wine, to be drunk very chilled to mask all its flaws.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 04/28/2022
A surprising vintage from Domaine Les Cailloux! A clean attack, with a tangy structure and intense flavors of redcurrants and raspberries. The tannins are slightly silky, but firm and still tight. An earthy and metallic finish, with alcohol and a very pronounced background of licorice and spices. In my opinion, the whole is not really balanced. To be reviewed in 2023 at the earliest, and better in 2024. Rating of 3.3. Drunk with beef skewers with small vegetables, cooked on vine shoots on the BBQ.
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Review and opinion by Mr. PASCAL L. Published on 10/03/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE T. Published on 08/18/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. PASCAL H. Published on 03/13/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on 10/29/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS D. Published on 06/09/2022
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Review and opinion by Ms. DOMINIQUE B. Published on 04/24/2022
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