This special Châteauneuf selection is an once-in-a-lifetime wine simply because what’s in the bottle usually belongs in the estate’s very top crus—we’re talking about wines such as “Reserve” (which usually retails for close to $200 a bottle).

Which on value alone makes this the Châteauneuf deal of the century, but honestly, the quality here alone should set southern Rhône lovers’ imaginations on fire. This is Châteauneuf in its finest form, with grace, finesse and supple flavors, serious spice and endless length—a joy to drink and easily cellared for five to 10 years.

Not for nothing are Caillou’s vineyards some of the most highly regarded in the southern Rhône—the estate’s unparalleled terroir is what put them on the map and the talents of an artisan such as winemaker Bruno Gaspard has kept them there. This bottle truly represents the best of Caillou’s cellars—we reserved the best juice and as an added natural touch, bottled this gem unfined and unfiltered. More body, more soul and certainly more spice—a bit of “Reserve” depth and licorice and a whole lot of “Quartz” structure and poise.