A multifaceted old-vine blend that is an eloquent, full-flavored tribute to Caillou's stony terroir; “Quartz” reminds one immediately of Courthezon's rocky landscape, with rocks the size of footballs on the ground and a poised,
generous mouthful of bracing purple fruits in the bottle.
“Full-bodied and layered with copious blackberry and blueberry fruit, it is a voluptuously textured, pure, slightly tannic Chateauneuf du Pape that will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and should last for 15-20 years.”—The Wine Advocate
“Deep ruby-red. A more masculine, assertive wine than the Safres, showing intense red and dark berry character with strong floral and herb notes. Lush and creamy in texture, with a slow-building spiciness and a seamless quality to its dark fruit flavors. Picks up energy with air and finishes with excellent clarity and length. I'll bet that this wine will be a slow ager.” —Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
2010 Le Clos du Callou, Southern Rhone
4.5.2012
Elegance has always been at the core of winemaking at Le Clos du
Caillou, its peerless terroir producing rich red blends that offer
concentrated, succulent flavor in each silky, harmonious mouthful. Yet
elegance is also the buzzword of the 2010 vintage, a spectacular year
for lovers of southern red blends with not only saturated fruit but
energy and vibrancy in every sip.
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Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2012
France
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Rhône Valley
Silky fruit, with flavors of jellied raspberries, fresh tangerine zest and red cherries. Perfectly dry with lots of juice, but the soul of a red wine (full and luscious)—incredible! A blend of 70% Counoise and 30% Mourvèdre.
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Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2011
France
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Rhône Valley
Silky fruit, with flavors of jellied raspberries, fresh tangerine zest and red cherries. Perfectly dry with lots of juice, but the soul of a red wine (full and luscious)—incredible! A blend of 70% Counoise and 30% Mourvèdre.
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Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz 2010
France
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Rhône Valley
A multifaceted old-vine blend that is an eloquent, full-flavored tribute to Caillou's stony terroir; “Quartz” reminds one immediately of Courthezon's rocky landscape, with rocks the size of footballs on the ground and a rich, generous and spicy mouthful of lush purple fruit in the bottle.
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Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres 2010
France
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Rhône Valley
“…dark ruby/purple color along with sweet black cherry and black raspberry fruit notes intermixed with smoked herbs, licorice and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied and chewy with good acidity and delineation, it should evolve for 12-15 years.”—The Wine Advocate
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Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2010
France
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Rhône Valley
“A candidate for wine of the vintage…Its inky/purple color is accompanied by notes of blackberries, roasted meats, smoked herbs, ink and incense. Rich, structured and full-bodied, it is another great example of this cuvee, which was first introduced in 1998 (a vintage that is just now becoming fully mature at age 13).”—The Wine Advocate
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Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Quartz 2010
France
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Rhône Valley
“Galets roulés” are the symbol of the estate—huge, round quartz stones that remind you that these vineyards once were the Rhône's ancient riverbed. Winemaker Bruno Gaspard selects his oldest vines and the stoniest soils inside the estate “clos” for this deeply fruited and very spicy Côtes du Rhône.
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Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Reserve 2010
France
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Rhône Valley
Just like its Châteauneuf counterpart, this incredibly luscious Côtes du Rhône is wrapped in purple silk and delivers mouth-filling, saturated black-fruited flavors, silky, earthy tannins and good structure. A selection of older-vine Grenache and Mourvèdre from sandy soils inside the domaine “clos.”
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Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2010
France
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Rhône Valley
A delicately pink, Provençal sunset in the glass; this has to be the most balanced and effortlessly pure rosé we've had from Caillou, and it's certainly one of their most elegant and pleasure-driven. Aromas of sweet peaches, pink roses and spring rain show on the captivating nose; the mouth is silky with a blend of jellied raspberries, fresh tangerine rinds and bright cherries. A blend of Mourvèdre, Counoise and Grenache.
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“Full-bodied and layered with copious blackberry and blueberry fruit, it
is a voluptuously textured, pure, slightly tannic Chateauneuf du Pape
that will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and should last for 15-20
years.”—The Wine Advocate
“Deep ruby-red. A more masculine,
assertive wine than the Safres, showing intense red and dark berry
character with strong floral and herb notes. Lush and creamy in texture,
with a slow-building spiciness and a seamless quality to its dark fruit
flavors. Picks up energy with air and finishes with excellent clarity
and length. I'll bet that this wine will be a slow ager.” —Stephen
Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar