Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2021
Rhône
White
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94/100
RVF
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93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"One of the 3 best whites in the appellation".
"The 2021 white shows us the great mastery of Roussanne, which largely dominates in this blend; admittedly the malo is not done, but the wine displays an interesting depth". (Le Guide RVF 2023) The blend of 2 parcels, "les Serres" dedicated to Roussanne (80%) and "le Revès" dedicated to Grenache blanc makes up this white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Last bottles available!
Features
Estate
Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel
Vintage
2021
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
80% Roussanne, 20% Grenache
Terroirs
On 2 parcels: Les Serres, dedicated to Roussanne, and Le Revès, dedicated to Grenache blanc.
Viticulture
Reasoned, pesticide- and fertilizer-free, grass-covered vines
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Direct pressing, maceration in concrete tanks, no malolactic fermentation
Breeding
6 months on lees in concrete tanks
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Pleasant and floral, beautiful expression of fruit
Mouth
Complex and unctuous, with honeyed notes and a lovely minerality. Elegant, fine wine, good length on the finish.
Serve
AT 12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with white meats, fish in sauce, goat's cheese...
Domain Les Cailloux - André Brunel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Fruity core, ample volume, great intense sap, beautiful length without any heaviness, lots of 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
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:
The 2021 white shows us the great mastery of the roussanne grape, which dominates this blend; the malo may not have been done, but the wine displays an interesting depth.
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 (2022 guide) 93/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
on 5 reviews
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