Name: Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape la Reserve 2016 750ml
Brand: Le Clos Du Caillou
SKU: 984881
Price: 223.28 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 97.5 (2 reviews)

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Winery Le Clos Du Caillou

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Varietal Red Rhone Blend

The Rhone region of France has been producing superb quality white blended wines for centuries, and is a region highly respected and esteemed around the world, with plenty of New World countries keen to emulate the styles and techniques displayed by the historic wineries and skilled vintners of the area. The secret to the Rhone's success when it comes to blended white wines is the careful and expert selection of certain grape varietals, which each lend special features to the blended wine and bring balance and harmony to the bottle. Most commonly, blended white Rhone wines feature no more than two grapes of either the Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne or Grenache Blanc varietals, and are renowned for their exceptional flavors and highly aromatic, floral character.

Country France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.

Appellation Chateauneuf Du Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, an illustrious wine appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley, France, stands as a vinous icon recognized for its robust red blends. What makes Châteauneuf-du-Pape unique is its historic heritage, boasting ancient vineyards and a rich winemaking tradition dating back to the papal residence in Avignon. The region allows an assemblage of up to 13 grape varieties, prominently featuring Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. The distinctive galets, large round stones that retain heat, dotting the vineyards contribute to the wines' complexity and distinctive character. Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds are known for their full-bodied nature, rich dark fruit flavors, and a medley of spices, all underscored by a unique herbaceous quality known as garrigue. The appellation's commitment to traditional winemaking, coupled with its unique terroir, results in wines that exemplify the quintessence of Southern Rhône winemaking, offering enthusiasts a captivating taste of history and the sun-drenched landscapes of Provence.

DC 98pts

Decanter

Not terribly expressive, quite a high-toned aroma of wild strawberry and blackberry. Very powerful palate however, it’s concentrated and intense, with a great tidal wave of fruit and power. It suggests that this needs some years still in bottle to really open up and give its best. On the palate it has the freshness and balance it needs to see it through. The score is conservative; could really blossom in time into something superlative. Planted on sand, lieux-dits La Guigasse and Pignan.

WA 97pts

Wine Advocate

A blend of 65% Grenache Noir and 35% Mourvèdre matured in 88% demi-muids and 12% amphorae—the first year of amphora use at this estate—the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve is more Mourvèdre-expressive than Grenache on the nose, offering a complex bouquet of spices, tobacco and dried fruits. Full-bodied, dense and elegant, it's structured without being overtly tannic, with a brooding but refined finish lifted by notes of rosemary and menthol and a superb underlying freshness. This is the least tannic of the 2016s in this range.

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Winery Le Clos Du Caillou

Varietal Red Rhone Blend

Country France

Region Rhone Valley

Appellation Chateauneuf Du Pape

Decanter

Wine Advocate

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