Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2023
Rhône
White
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94/100
RVF
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94/100
Robert Parker
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93/100
James Suckling
"One of the 3 best whites in the appellation".
"An elegant, complex bouquet of white flowers, apricot, jasmine and lemon oil introduces Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023, a medium- to full-bodied, pure and structured white wine with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and a lively, airy floral finish." (Wine Advocate 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel
Vintage
2023
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
80% Roussanne, 15% Clairette, 5% 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, low-temperature fermentation to retain the freshness provided by the stainless steel tank, no malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
6 months on lees in stainless steel 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, an elegant, fine wine with a long finish.
Serve
AT 12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with white meats, fish in sauce, goat's cheese...
Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
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
Rated (guide 2024) 94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
An elegant, complex bouquet of white flowers, apricot, jasmine and lemon oil introduces Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023, a medium- to full-bodied white wine, pure and structured, with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and a lively, airy floral finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2025) 94/100
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
It delivers a well-mastered, floral Roussanne, with honeysuckle and yellow-fleshed fruit. The palate retains its fresh balance, the wine is full-bodied and sapid at the same time, with spicy flavors bringing the tasting to a close. Dashing!
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, 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 demonstrate an undeniable savoir-faire that is reflected in the quality of today's wines.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 93/100
About the wine:
A delicious, dense, creamy and aromatic blend of Roussanne and Grenache blanc. On the nose, aromas of cooked pears, fresh flowers, aniseed, vanilla and blanched almonds. Medium-bodied and round, with a dense mid-palate and a tasty, precise finish. Enjoy or keep.
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