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From robust Côtes-du-Rhône to memorable Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos du Caillou wines arguably represent some of the finest red blends in all of France. Proprietor Sylvie Vacheron and winemaker Bruno Gaspard are keeping the great work of the late Jean-Denis Vacheron alive with wines that are heady, robust and mouth-wateringly lush.

Caillou tends wonderfully old Grenache vines, some of which are 70 to 100 years old. With older Syrah and Mourvèdre added to the mix, it’s no wonder that Caillou wines are across the board impressive for their power, extract and deep minerality. Caillou's Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards border impressive plots at Chateau Rayas and Beaucastel.

Yet many of the Vacheron-Pouizin family's old vines are classified, by a quirk of 1923 politics, Côtes-du-Rhône and Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages. It’s why our Côtes-du-Rhône barrel selections show surprisingly like its kin in Châteauneuf-du-Pape--as the terroir is, in both style and substance, the same as neighboring Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards.

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Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz 2010 France / 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. $99.95

Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz Magnum 2010 France / 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. $225.25

Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres 2010 France / 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 $69.95

Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres 375ml 2010 France / 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 $39.95

Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2010 France / 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 $189.95

Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Quartz 2010 France / 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. $44.25

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