Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues blanc 2023
Rhône
White
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Drink
91/100
RVF
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90/100
Robert Parker
"A spring bouquet for this gourmet cuvée!
"More complex than the classic cuvée, Côtes du Rhône Bouquet des Garriques Blanc 2023 offers aromas of pear, white peach, flowers and white fruits. Medium-bodied, round and elegant, it is delicately juicy on the mid-palate, with good acidity and a long, greedy finish. This is a blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette Rose, 20% Roussanne and 10% Viognier." (Wine Advocate 2024)
Features
Estate
Clos du Caillou
Cuvée
Le Bouquet des Garrigues
Vintage
2023
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
40% Clairette, 20% Grenache blanc, 20% Viognier, 10% Roussanne, 10% Bourboulenc
Terroirs
Sandy soils composed of rolled pebbles, located in the "Les Garrigues" area.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole bunch pneumatic pressing, cold settling overnight at 10°C, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Crystalline Naples yellow
Nose
Elegant and precise, mineral notes followed by delicious aromas of juicy peach, lemon caviar and rosewater.
Mouth
Deep and precise, notes of honey and pineapple, pure texture with a straight, precise finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairing
Pair with fennel salad with pesto and grilled red mullet, oysters with shallot and watercress cream, sea bream ceviche with avocado and passion fruit, Bresse chicken fillet with light cream and sand asparagus...
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. The latter reach a very high level of expression, with skilfully elevated and long substance. 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
Rated (guide 2024) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
More complex than the classic cuvée, Côtes du Rhône Bouquet des Garriques Blanc 2023 offers aromas of pear, white peach, flowers and white fruits. Medium-bodied, round and elegant, it is delicately juicy on the mid-palate, with good acidity and a long, greedy finish. A blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette Rose, 20% Roussanne and 10% Viognier.
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
Rated wine (guide 2025 ) 91/100
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 wine:
Fresh aromas of honeysuckle and wild fennel. The whole is not overly exuberant, with good depth. The palate follows suit, with an allongevity that makes us forget the power. A refreshing, saline finish.
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 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
4.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE F. Published on 24/09/2024
A treat for a reasonable price
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 19/06/2024
A charming white that combines roundness and freshness, but with slightly less aromatic intensity than the 2022 vintage. Full-bodied and energetic on the palate, with an unctuous, delicate texture that combines flavors of white fruit and lemon zest with a hint of pineapple, softened by a touch of butter. Subtle notes of sweet almond prolong the salivating finish. Seductive Q/P. Drink now, from the aperitif to the table around fillets of St. Pierre with sea urchin coral cream. Score = 4.2.
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