Les Cailloux (lucien Et André Brunel)

Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Selection Reflets Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1989

I snuck this bottle into the flight of CdPs as a bonus offering from my cellar. Frankly, I was more curious than anything as I thought it could be old and tired. But if it wasn’t, I wanted to make sure the special moment could be shared. A special moment it most certainly was. The 1989 is vinous and mostly tertiary with predominate notes of mushrooms and forest floor while the mixed berry fruit set was more baked and dried. This not only held fast throughout the night, it showed some spring in its step as the hours went by. If I’m using wine as a metaphor, this is yet another reason to respect one’s elders. Often there are stories to be heard so it’s careless to dismiss. Stop and listen and you could gain some wisdom. A brilliant wine and a lovely pairing with cassoulet, Toulouse sausage and duck confit. Drink now through 2029. — a month ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

The old label. Can still taste this one altho it’s been 30+ years.

Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Tre bien mes amis. Amour from a smooth unidentified varietal awaits your every savoury sip. I’d write more but I’m a bit too irve. Bonne nuit. — 3 years ago

Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhône Blend

Expressive. Long finish. Oxidative notes with almond paste on palate. First intro into CDP white 2006 vintage. — 9 years ago

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2006 vintage. Oxidative, nutty, mostly almonds. Heavy enough to pair with meat. Really enjoyed this.
9.1

André Brunel

Cuvée Reserveé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

This is a very good value for a classic GSM Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Well balanced, with good acidity, plush tannins and bright red (strawberry, red currant) and black fruit (blackberry, black cherry). There is already a welcome note of garrigue (wild thyme and lavender) and a hint of leather. What prevents it from scoring higher is a medium finish from toned-down intensity. For that added level you need to go for the top-tier (and excellent) Les Cailloux! — 2 months ago

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Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2018

Timothy Eustis
9.0

Loads of honeysuckle and melon. — 3 years ago

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