Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Caillou rosé 2022
Rhône
Rosé
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Drink
91/100
Vinous
"Chosen by the interprofession to be ambassador for Côtes-du-Rhône rosés 2023".
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. Accompanied by Asian dishes or seafood à la plancha, this cuvée will delight you with its vivacity and brilliance!
Features
Estate
Clos du Caillou
Cuvée
Le Caillou Rosé
Vintage
2022
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
80% Grenache, 20% Cinsault
Terroirs
Saffron and sand
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Sorting of grapes in the vineyard and cellar, pneumatic whole bunch pressing followed by cold settling overnight at 10°C, vinification between 16 and 18°C.
Breeding
4 months in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Limpid, intense, powdery pink
Nose
Delicate and tangy, with floral, citrus and English candy notes.
Mouth
Unctuous with flavours of roses, grapefruit, pomegranate and lychee, it is lively and bright with a structure combining freshness and richness.
Serve
Between 9 and 12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
With cuttlefish a la plancha, cherry tomato tatin, Japanese cuisine, Provençal stuffing...
Clos du Caillou
Côtes du Rhône
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Sylvie Vacheron, recently joined by her daughter Marilou, relies on a vineyard in the northeast of the appellation, part of which produces excellent Côtes-du-Rhône, very close to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. These reach a very high level of expression, with skilfully elevated, long finish. Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines have joined the very select circle of the appellation's finest wines, and are declined according to the nature of their terroir.
Decanter
Rated area (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Managed by Sylvie Vacheron for over 20 years, in duo with oenologist Bruno Gaspard, this organic estate boasts 54 ha of vineyards, including 9 ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 44 ha in Côtes-du-Rhône (part of which, Le Clos, is enclosed within the Châteauneuf appellation area). The acquisition in 2020 of Dom. de Panisse, 6.5 ha in Châteauneuf and 5 ha in Côtes-du-Rhône, aims to install the new generation: Axel and Marilou, Sylvie's children.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
Always one of my most eagerly awaited visits, Le Clos du Caillou continues to produce produce some of the finest, most consistent Châteauneuf, 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
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Clos du Caillou, a 53-hectare estate 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 the wines towards greater finesse and depth. With the addition of Château de Panisse in 2020, Clos du Caillou has acquired a further 6.5 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 7.5 in Côtes du Rhône. Old Cinsault vines planted in the 1950s and Grenache vines from the 1920s are also included.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (2019 guide) 91/100 (Vintage 2018)
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
About the domain :
The Vacheron family, Bruno Gaspard, and consultant Philippe Cambie continue to work their magic at this modest estate on the eastern edge of Châteauneuf du Pape. They produce a host of cuvées, all of them remarkable, with their two Châteauneuf du Pape flagships, Quartz and La Réserve, flirting with perfection in just about every vintage.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 7 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 16/06/2023
Could this dry, fresh rosé be a pebble in the shoe of the Clos of the same name? For my part, I remain dubious as it seems so difficult to define. The structure is characterized by very pronounced acidity, which takes over a mishmash of fruit and floral notes, the creamy texture is diluted in a fluid, light mouthfeel, the tannins are discreet, almost absent, the tense finish is rather short, fleeting... all for a price of nearly 12€, which seems overrated to me. In short, an inconsistent rosé that didn't convince me because it didn't have much to say. It's hard to imagine that it comes from this benchmark domaine, which has accustomed us to greater excellence in reds and whites alike. However, its easy-to-digest spirit and natural character will go well with summer salads of all kinds, while for convivial evenings it will be ideal with pizzas. A score of 2.8 for this just-right basic rosé.
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Note and review by M. JEAN NOEL L. Published on 10/06/2023
3.3 Discreet nose, more volume/fruity on the palate but without great complexity. One remains perplexed by the quality of the estate's other wines.
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Note and review by M. PATRICK D. Published on 30/05/2023
A perfect first bottle. A true gourmet rosé with a very fruity note. Then a second, insipid and very disappointing bottle. Waiting for the third
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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. STEPHANE B. Published on 04/08/2023
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC L. Published on 26/07/2023
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Note and review by M. MICHEL L. Published on 21/05/2023
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