So few southern blends are able to capture so much power and flavorful heft in one bottle while still remaining lithe and graceful and as long as this impeccable effort from Caillou. Reserve is more than their flagship wine; it is the standard to which all wines should be held. A tremendous wine in 2010!
“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). Unlike the other cuvees, the Reserve comes from Grenache planted in 1930 in a well-known lieu-dit called La Guigasse, and the balance of Mourvèdre and Syrah were planted in 1939 in Les Bedines. This wine is aged in a combination of new and one-year-old demi-muids (for the Mourvedre and Syrah) and concrete vats (for the Grenache).”—The Wine Advocate
“Opaque purple. Explosively perfumed scents of candied red and dark berries, incense, sassafras and violet, with a suave overlay of Asian spices. Sappy, penetrating raspberry and boysenberry flavors stain the palate and are braced by zesty, building mineral and spice qualities. Lingers impressively on the finish, with the floral and dark berry notes repeating.”—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 Cotes du Rhone Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc 2011
France
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Rhône Valley
Luscious and long yet very lively—this succulent white wine has both body and cut, with the aromatic intensity of a fine Condrieu and the juicy middle of a Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc. The mouth is deep and sexy, coating the palate with suggestions of ripe Williams pears, apricots and acacia honey...
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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 Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Unique 2011
France
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Rhône Valley
The focus on old-vine Grenache as the cornerstone of Caillou’s red blends showcases Grenache’s raspberry and red plum flavors. Warming yet never heavy, the wines share the signature southern Rhône aromas of lavender and incense. This special red blend is an exclusive selection of North Berkeley Wine, assembled with the help of winemaker Bruno Gaspard. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre, aged in tank, barrel and large foudre.
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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 Quartz Magnum 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 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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“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). Unlike the other
cuvees, the Reserve comes from Grenache planted in 1930 in a well-known
lieu-dit called La Guigasse, and the balance of Mourvèdre and Syrah were
planted in 1939 in Les Bedines. This wine is aged in a combination of
new and one-year-old demi-muids (for the Mourvedre and Syrah) and
concrete vats (for the Grenache).”—The Wine Advocate
“Opaque
purple. Explosively perfumed scents of candied red and dark berries,
incense, sassafras and violet, with a suave overlay of Asian spices.
Sappy, penetrating raspberry and boysenberry flavors stain the palate
and are braced by zesty, building mineral and spice qualities. Lingers
impressively on the finish, with the floral and dark berry notes
repeating.”—Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar