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Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire 2015 (Magnum)

Rhône

Red

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97/100

Robert Parker

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15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

grenache
old vines
magnum
great wine

"Grand Format

"This cuvée comes from the estate's oldest Grenache vines, with a small dose of Syrah, adding complexity and aging potential.[...] Made from whole bunches, Centenaire 2015 still offers herbaceous and floral notes, but they only add intrigue to the ripe cherry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, concentrated and silky-textured, with great length, this is a coup de grace, probably close to its peak" (Wine Advocate 2017/2022) Cuvée made in exceptional years!

Features

Estate

Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Cuvée

Cuvée Centenaire (Mag)

Vintage

2015

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

85% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre. Vignes de 125 ans, rendements très faibles de 15hl/ha.

Terroirs

Surface and deep clay soils, and rolled pebbles

Viticulture

Reasoned, pesticide- and fertilizer-free, grass-covered vines

Harvest

Manual

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Rich and expressive, with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry

Mouth

Complex and powerful, beautiful touch of melted tannins, aromas of undergrowth, leather. An exceptional vintage.

Serve

AT 16°C

Open

1 hour before decanting

Apogée

2025

Drink before

2040

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with red meats in sauce, game ...

Domain Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Very engaging nose. Velvety, unctuous, powerful on the palate, with an extracted finish. Noble vegetal return. Well done.

About the domain :

André Brunel's wines always combine generosity, fine tannins and freshness. The white is very refined, with a high proportion of clairette. In the reds, Grenache dominates, with some Mourvèdre. Finally, the cuvée la-centenaire is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 is a classic expression of the style of wines from the plateau of large rounded pebbles of Mont-Redon. The 2015 cuvée centenaire is a great success, as is the 2016 white.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2022) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

In 2015, the Cuvée Centenaire 2015 was made from whole bunches. It still offers herbal and floral notes, but they only add intrigue to the ripe cherry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, concentrated and silky-textured, with plenty of length, this is a coup de grace, probably close to its peak, though I hope it ages even better than some past vintages.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

Little known in France, André Brunel is nevertheless one of the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. His racy wines are characterized by minerality and refinement. The entire range is extremely consistent. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In the best years, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, called Cuvée Centenaire, which was launched in 1989. It enjoyed rapid and well-deserved worldwide success. André Brunel still owns a few rare and magnificent old bottles, from 1947 and 1967 or, more recently, from 1978, which show an undeniable savoir-faire that is reflected in the quality of today's wines.

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