Pale dull ruby. Cranberry sauce, blueberry jam, desiccated blackcurrant and cassis, minerality on steroids, white pepper, medicinal notes - drenched tea bags, brewed black tea, basil, GOJI BERRY!, wet lavender. High intensity, medium diffuse tannins, medium minus acidity, long finish. 55% Grenache 45% Mourvedre.
Pale dull ruby. Cranberry sauce, blueberry jam, desiccated blackcurrant and cassis, minerality on steroids, white pepper, medicinal notes - drenched tea bags, brewed black tea, basil, GOJI BERRY!, wet lavender. High intensity, medium diffuse tannins, medium minus acidity, long finish. 55% Grenache 45% Mourvedre.
1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2022
this was the most complex intense and long finish one of the top wine of a 17 chateauneuf du pape blind tasting very similar to their cuvee centenaire but more length and persistance
this was the most complex intense and long finish one of the top wine of a 17 chateauneuf du pape blind tasting very similar to their cuvee centenaire but more length and persistance
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2013
Meno terroso degli Hermitage, più tecnico , ma sempre un grande terroir !
Meno terroso degli Hermitage, più tecnico , ma sempre un grande terroir !
Sep 16th, 2013
Big boy wine...massive. Deep dark fruits with smoke and black olives. Harmonious but bursting with flavour. Obviously will profit greatly from time in the bottle. Would definately recommend
Big boy wine...massive. Deep dark fruits with smoke and black olives. Harmonious but bursting with flavour. Obviously will profit greatly from time in the bottle. Would definately recommend
Sep 16th, 2023
The 2001 Le Clos du Caillou Reserve is probably the most thrilling effort made by the late Jean-Denis Vacheron. Deep garnet in color, the wine displays intense aromas of dried provence herbs, iodine, dried strawberries, red cherries and plums, blackberry liquor, leather, forrest floor and a dash of white pepper. Full-bodied, the palate is almost overwhelmed by insane levels of fruit concentration and elevated alcohol, but there is just enough acidity to keep everything in balance. The long lasting, persistent finish confirms a wine of outstanding quality. Drink now until 2030.
The 2001 Le Clos du Caillou Reserve is probably the most thrilling effort made by the late Jean-Denis Vacheron. Deep garnet in color, the wine displays intense aromas of dried provence herbs, iodine, dried strawberries, red cherries and plums, blackberry liquor, leather, forrest floor and a dash of white pepper. Full-bodied, the palate is almost overwhelmed by insane levels of fruit concentration and elevated alcohol, but there is just enough acidity to keep everything in balance. The long lasting, persistent finish confirms a wine of outstanding quality. Drink now until 2030.
Dec 31st, 2022
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
