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Clos du Caillou

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Clos du Caillou
Clos du Caillou, run with passion by Sylvie Vacheron and her children, is a winegrowing estate in the commune of Courthézon, covering 53 hectares in the Côtes-du-Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellations. The Clos du Caillou vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir composed mainly of rolled pebbles and filtering sands.

The Clos du Caillou vines are cultivated with respect for nature: organic amendments and composts, regular ploughing without the use of herbicides, manual harvesting. This rigorous approach has enabled the Clos du Caillou estate to achieve impeccable grape quality and produce some of the finest nectars in the Southern Rhône Valley.

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Bettane & Desseauve
Decanter
Guide Hachette des vins
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Jancis Robinson
Vinous A. Galloni
Jeb Dunnuck

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Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues rouge 2022

91/100 Robert Parker

spicy
tannic
quality-price

"A compendium of the best: red fruits, spices and gourmandise... Formidable!"

"A greedy, fruity bouquet of spices, pepper, black cherries and garrigue introduces Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues 2022, a medium-bodied, juicy, fresh wine with a long, delicate, airy finish. This blend of 80% Grenache Noir and a combination of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan forms an exceptional Côtes-du-Rhône." (Wine Advocate 2024)

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Les Quartz rouge 2022

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4/5 (1 review)

92-94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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91-93/100 Robert Parker

aromatic
long finish
inescapable

"A magical vintage with cherry, redcurrant, mentholated and roasted aromas!"

"I loved the Côtes Du Rhône Les Quartz 2022, and this quintessential Southern Rhône will outshine many a Châteauneuf Du Pape. Black raspberry, black licorice, peppery garrigue and floral notes are all present in its aromas, and the palate is full-bodied, layered and structured. It has the firmer tannins that this terroir always produces and will benefit from a few years in the cellar." (Jeb Dunnuck 2023)

Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz rouge 2022

97/100 Robert Parker

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95-97+/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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95/100 Decanter

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17,5/20 Jancis Robinson

structured
silky
gourmet

"An impressive vintage, a must for your cellar!"

"The Châteauneuf du Pape Les Quartz 2022 is exquisite and one of the finest examples of the region's vintage. It exudes a deep, powerful bouquet of lilac, black cherry, garrigue, dark wild berries, lead pencil and flowers. It's full-bodied, pure and crystalline, with a deep, multidimensional fruit core, vibrant acids and a long, seductive finish. [A serious contender for the title of wine of the vintage". (Wine Advocate 2024)

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues blanc 2023

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

91/100 RVF

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90/100 Robert Parker

finesse
precise
aperitif

"A spring bouquet for this gourmet cuvée!

"More complex than the classic cuvée, Côtes du Rhône Bouquet des Garriques Blanc 2023 offers aromas of pear, white peach, flowers and white fruits. Medium-bodied, round and elegant, it is delicately juicy on the mid-palate, with good acidity and a long, greedy finish. This is a blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette Rose, 20% Roussanne and 10% Viognier." (Wine Advocate 2024)

Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Réserve 2022

98/100 Robert Parker

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97-99/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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97/100 Decanter

powerful
complex
black fruits

"La Crème de la crème, to always have in reserve!"

"A candidate for perfection, Châteauneuf du Pape La Réserve 2022 is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre from sandy parcels in Guigasse and Pignan. Seductive scents of crushed stone, floral elements and almost truffle-like complexities accentuate the black cherry and plum fruit on the nose, while the wine is full-bodied and expansive on the palate, without seeming heavy or overly rich, and the silky finish is almost endless, reverberating with notes of black fruit and licorice." (Wine Advocate 2023).

Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres rouge 2022

2*Étoiles Hachette

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94-96/100 Robert Parker

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94/100 RVF

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92-94+/100 Jeb Dunnuck

to decant
red meat
long-keeping wine

"A Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a Burgundian identity!

"A dominant Grenache grape (85%) from the cru's most famous sandy terroirs has produced this highly expressive red, with enticing aromas of wild strawberry, myrtle and wild thyme. A palette that irrigates a tender, silky palate with enveloping woodiness, gently accompanied by chalky tannins of great finesse. An archetypal great saffron wine". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres blanc 2023

94/100 Robert Parker

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94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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94/100 Decanter

(Vintage 2022 notes)
floral
suave
to be penned
expressive

"A complex, smooth and well-balanced Châteauneuf du Pape to be enjoyed in a few years!

A blend of Grenache and Roussanne from the sandy terroirs of "Les Bédines" and "Pignan", Les Safres blanc is expressive on the nose, with a floral, slightly graphite bouquet, and opens with greedy notes of peaches mixed with candied blood orange and citron.

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Caillou rosé 2022

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3.7/5 (7 reviews)

91/100 Vinous

(2018 vintage notes)
grenache
fruity
spicy dish
aperitif
cuttlefish à la plancha

"Chosen by the interprofession to be ambassador for Côtes-du-Rhône rosés 2023".

A rosé with floral and citrus aromas, flavors of rose, pomegranate and grapefruit with hints of lychee, it will appeal to your senses with its richness and freshness. Accompanied by Asian dishes or seafood à la plancha, this cuvée will delight you with its vivacity and brilliance!

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues blanc 2022

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4.7/5 (3 reviews)

90/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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1*Étoile Hachette

(Vintage 2021 notes)
mineral
finesse
purity
precise
oysters and seafood
poultry
aperitif

This Bouquet de Garrigues 2022 with its aromas of rose and peach, complemented by pineapple and honey notes on the palate and a long, precise finish, is a perfect match for fish, whether baked, carpaccioed or in a medallion. A perfect blend of richness and freshness!

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône La Réserve rouge 2020

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5/5 (2 reviews)

92-94/100 Robert Parker

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91-93/100 Jeb Dunnuck

spicy
suave
potential
pigeon
large class

"Flagship of the estate

"(Jeb Dunnuck 2022) The estate's great Côtes-du-Rhône cuvée, similar to a Châteauneuf made for ageing, will be interesting to drink now on the fruit, but can be kept for twenty years or so.

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues rouge 2020

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3.9/5 (14 reviews)

90-93/100 Robert Parker

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89-91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

grenache
tannic
gourmet
voltage
chicken tagine with eggplant
quality-price

"Formidable Côtes-du-Rhône!"

"Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues 2020 - a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and the rest Cinsault, Counoise and Mourvèdre - releases vibrant aromas of lavender and ripe red raspberries. Medium to full-bodied, easy, silky and complex, this is a beauty." (Wine Advocate 2022)

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône La Réserve blanc 2021

93/100 Robert Parker

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94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

(2019 vintage notes)
clairette
elegant
racy
end
calf sweetbread

With an air of Châteauneuf, this flagship white is made entirely from old Clairette roses. The nose presents delicate aromas of white flowers, peach and honey. The palate is marked by lovely tension and salinity, with hints of vanilla. A fine white for the table, made for laying down!

Le Clos du Caillou - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018

92-94/100 Vinous

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90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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15,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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90/100 Robert Parker

grenache
spicy
elegant

This blend of 70% Grenache enhanced by Mourvèdre and Syrah, expresses aromas of red fruits, spices and star anise. The elegant, gourmet palate offers flavors of wild plums and cocoa beans. The finish is marked by sweet spices reminiscent of the garrigue terroir, with a long, lingering finish. A fine introduction to Châteauneuf-du-Pape!

Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône La Réserve 2019

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4/5 (1 review)

94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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93/100 Robert Parker

clairette
elegant
racy
end

"The 100% Clairette Rose 2019 Côtes-du-Rhône La Réserve Blanc was vinified in vats, then aged in new demi-muids (55%) and stainless steel (45%). Hints of pencil shavings accentuate the peach and lime notes on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is soft and silky, offering no obstacle to pleasure as it reaches a long, tangy finish. I wouldn't hesitate to put it up against many Châteauneuf blancs." (Wine Advocate 2020 - Joe Czerwinski).

Le Clos du Caillou - Le Caillou 2018

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3.7/5 (10 reviews)

90/100 Robert Parker

(Notes vintage 2017)

Look no further! A blend of estate and trade grapes, Côtes du Rhône 2018 Le Caillou is THE ideal cuvée for moments of convivial sharing. Its intense black cherry fruit, dense color and supple, velvety tannins will bring you satisfaction and pleasure with every bottle. Precise, accessible, indispensable.