Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire 2019
Rhône
Red
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To keep
97-99/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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97/100
RVF
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95+/100
Robert Parker
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95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
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94/100
Decanter
"One of the greatest vintages ever!
"The estate's flagship cuvée is Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Centenaire 2019, and it comes entirely from the Farguerol lieu-dit in the northern part of the appellation. It is normally partially destemmed and aged mainly in concrete tanks. It has some of the finesse of the classic cuvée, but rises in intensity, offering impressive notes of blackberry, strawberry, smoky herbs, blood orange, spice and spring flower aromas and flavors. The palate is equally stunning, with a full-bodied mid-palate, solid but polished tannins, and a monstrous finish. Is this a return of the 1990? This beauty should flirt with perfection and be one of the most remarkable wines of the vintage." (Jeb Dunnuck)
Features
Estate
Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel
Cuvée
Cuvée Centenaire
Vintage
2019
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
84% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 6% Syrah, vignes de 125 ans, rendements très faibles de 15hl/ha.
Terroirs
Clay soils on the surface and at depth, and rolled pebbles.
Viticulture
Reasoned, pesticide- and fertilizer-free, grass-covered vines
Harvest
Manual
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Rich and expressive, intense blackberry with a warm breath and hints of thyme
Mouth
Complex, powerful and round, beautiful touch of melted tannins, aromas of undergrowth, one of the finest vintages for this cuvée.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before decanting
Drink from
Ideally 2029 to reveal its potential
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats in sauce, game or on its own for the pleasure of drinking a great wine...
Domain Les Cailloux - André Brunel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Great mineral and spicy bouquet; full-bodied with superbly shaped tannins. The whole is long, intense and of great dimension. Foresee great ageing potential.
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.
Decanter
Wine rated 94/ 100
About the wine:
A soft, elegant and refined style, very well balanced with good acidity and a tapering finish. The complexity should reveal itself with time. The heart of the blend is a 1.5-hectare parcel of Grenache planted in 1889 in a place called Farguerol, in the northern part of the appellation, on rolled pebbles over blue clay. To be enjoyed between 2022 and 2036.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 95+/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Centenaire 2019 is made from around 84% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 6% Syrah, mainly from a vineyard planted in the late 19th century. Aged almost entirely in tuns, it nevertheless evokes smoke and campfire on the nose, while remaining dominated by black cherries and red raspberries. Full-bodied and concentrated, with plenty of depth and richness, it really shows its class on the long, silky, mouthwatering finish. It should age well for over a decade.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97/100
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 wine:
Intense blackberry nose with warmth and hints of thyme. A wine in a style that values purity over volume and fullness on the palate.
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.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 97-99/100
About the wine:
The estate's flagship cuvée is Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Centenaire 2019, and comes entirely from the Farguerol lieu-dit in the northern part of the appellation. It is normally partially destemmed and aged mainly in concrete tanks. It has some of the finesse of the classic cuvée, but rises in intensity, offering impressive notes of blackberry, strawberry, smoky herbs, blood orange, spice and spring flower aromas and flavors. The palate is equally stunning, with a full-bodied mid-palate, solid but polished tannins, and a monstrous finish. Is this a return of the 1990? This beauty should flirt with perfection and be one of the most remarkable wines of the vintage.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. ROB P. Published on 19/03/2024
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Note and review by M. SIMON C. Published on 28/12/2023
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE A. Published on 29/07/2022
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