Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Caillou rosé 2022
91/100
Vinous
"Selected as ambassador for Côtes-du-Rhône rosés 2023 by the interprofessional association"
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. Paired with Asian dishes or grilled seafood, this cuvée will delight them with its liveliness and brightness!
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Eye
Clear with an intense, powdery pink color
Nose
Delicate and tangy, it has floral, citrus, and English candy notes.
Mouth
Creamy with flavors of rose, grapefruit, pomegranate, and lychee, it is lively and vibrant with a structure that combines freshness and richness.
Serve
Between 9 et 12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Grilled cuttlefish, cherry tomato tatin, Japanese cuisine, Provençal stuffed vegetables...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Sylvie Vacheron, recently joined by her daughter Marilou, draws on a vineyard located in the northeast of the appellation, part of which produces excellent Côtes-du-Rhône wines, very close to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroirs. These wines achieve a very high level of expression, with skillfully aged and long-lasting flavors. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very select circle of the appellation's finest wines and are produced according to the nature of their terroir.
Decanter
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
Run by Sylvie Vacheron for over 20 years, alongside oenologist Bruno Gaspard, this organic estate has 54 hectares of vineyards, including 9 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 44 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône (part of which, Le Clos, is enclosed within the Châteauneuf appellation area). The 2020 acquisition of Dom. de Panisse, with 6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf and 5 hectares in Côtes-du-Rhône, aims to establish the new generation: Axel and Marilou, Sylvie's children.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
Always one of my most eagerly anticipated visits, Le Clos du Caillou continues to produce some of the finest, most consistent Châteauneuf wines, year after year. Marilou Vacheron and Bruno Gaspard are generally frank in their assessments of the vintages.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Clos du Caillou, a 53-hectare estate located in the commune of Courthézon, has been certified organic since 2010. Sylvie Vacheron and her children, Marilou and Axel, who recently returned to the property, have developed wines with greater finesse and depth. With the acquisition of Château de Panisse in 2020, Clos du Caillou gained an additional 6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 7.5 hectares in Côtes du Rhône. Old Cinsault vines planted in the 1950s and Grenache vines from the 1920s are also part of the lot.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
Vinous
Wine rating (2019 guide) 91/100 (2018 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About the estate:
The Vacheron family, Bruno Gaspard, and consultant Philippe Cambie continue to work their magic in this modestly sized estate located on the eastern edge of Châteauneuf du Pape. They produce a host of remarkable wines, with their two flagship Châteauneuf du Pape wines, Le Quartz and La Réserve, flirting with perfection in almost every vintage.
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 8 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 06/16/2023
Could this dry, fresh rosé be a thorn in the side of the Clos of the same name? Personally, I remain skeptical, as I find it difficult to define. The structure is characterized by a very pronounced acidity that overpowers a medley of fruit and floral notes. The creamy texture dilutes into a fluid, light palate, the tannins are discreet, almost absent, and the tense finish is rather short and fleeting...all for a price of nearly €12, which seems overpriced to me. In short, this is an inconsistent rosé that failed to convince me because it had little to say. It's hard to imagine that it comes from this renowned estate, which has accustomed us to excellence in both red and white wines. However, its digestible spirit and natural character will easily complement all kinds of summer salads, while for convivial evenings, pizza would be the obvious choice. A score of 2.8 for this basic rosé, which is just about acceptable.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN NOEL L. Published on 06/10/2023
3.3 Discreet nose, more volume/fruitiness on the palate but without much complexity. We remain perplexed given the quality of the estate's other wines.
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Note and opinion by Mr. PATRICK D. Published on 05/30/2023
A perfect first bottle. A true gourmet rosé with a very fruity note. Then a second bottle that was bland and very disappointing. We're waiting for the third.
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Note and opinion by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on 04/23/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. SIMON C. Published on 12/28/2023
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Review and opinion by Mr. STEPHANE B. Published on 08/04/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC L. Published on 07/26/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL L. Published on 05/21/2023
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