Le Clos du Caillou - Côtes-du-Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues rouge 2022
91/100
Robert Parker
"A distillation of the finest elements: red berries, spices, and indulgence... Exceptional!"
"A rich, fruity bouquet of spices, pepper, black cherries, and garrigue introduces the 2022 Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues, a medium-bodied, juicy, and fresh wine with a long, delicate, and airy finish. This blend of 80% Grenache Noir and a combination of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan makes for an exceptional Côtes-du-Rhône." (Wine Advocate 2024)
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Eye
Ruby-colored dress
Nose
Notes of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry), mixed with a hint of spices and black tea.
Mouth
Juicy and elegant with aromas of black fruits, cinnamon, and white pepper. Subtle notes of garrigue complete the tasting experience. The aromatic and gustatory persistence promises significant aging potential.
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2034
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with oven-roasted Saint Marcelin cheese, a salad of confit gizzards, smoked duck breast, and grapes, a red pepper risotto with chorizo chips, pan-fried marinated tuna served with mashed potatoes and a Provence herb vinaigrette...
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
Wine rating (2024 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
A rich and fruity bouquet of spices, pepper, black cherries, and garrigue introduces the Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues 2022, a medium-bodied, juicy, and fresh wine with a long, delicate, and airy finish. This blend of 80% Grenache Noir and a combination of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan makes for an exceptional Côtes-du-Rhône.
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
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
3.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL G. Published on 09/10/2025
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