Le Clos du Caillou / Domaine du Caillou
Les Quartz Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Medium purple; medium intensity aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, kirsch, savory herbs, lavender, cocoa; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, kirsch, savory herbs, cocoa; long finish, very concentrated, very good
Medium purple; medium intensity aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, kirsch, savory herbs, lavender, cocoa; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, kirsch, savory herbs, cocoa; long finish, very concentrated, very good
Mar 28th, 2019
Seriously amazing! 3rd time having it, still could rest a few years and drink solidly.
Seriously amazing! 3rd time having it, still could rest a few years and drink solidly.
1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2012
Too much burn from the alcohol. A primary example of why I do not buy CdP outside of the most traditional of producers. #reignitin
Too much burn from the alcohol. A primary example of why I do not buy CdP outside of the most traditional of producers. #reignitin
Nov 16th, 2015
This is a big boy. Tannins for days.
This is a big boy. Tannins for days.
Sep 5th, 2014Quelle puissance ! Le plat accompagnateur n'était pas à la hauteur malheureusement.
Quelle puissance ! Le plat accompagnateur n'était pas à la hauteur malheureusement.
Aug 5th, 2014
Rack of Lamb is on the menu tonight and this delicious, easy drinking blend of Grenache and Syrah (80/20), from a unique vineyard footprint that lies in both CNDP and CDR, comes this 2020 Les Quartz from the h in igh quality southern Rhone, Les Clos du Caillou producer.
It displays a gorgeous, leggy, red berry appearance that is backed up by perfumed red and black berry aromas and flavors.
Overall, it is full bodied, lightly structured with a good balance of crisp acidity and light, dusty tannins, which together, deliver a delicious, mouth coating finish. (BTW, It worked beautifully with a sashimi grade tuna appetizer!)
Rack of Lamb is on the menu tonight and this delicious, easy drinking blend of Grenache and Syrah (80/20), from a unique vineyard footprint that lies in both CNDP and CDR, comes this 2020 Les Quartz from the h in igh quality southern Rhone, Les Clos du Caillou producer.
It displays a gorgeous, leggy, red berry appearance that is backed up by perfumed red and black berry aromas and flavors.
Overall, it is full bodied, lightly structured with a good balance of crisp acidity and light, dusty tannins, which together, deliver a delicious, mouth coating finish. (BTW, It worked beautifully with a sashimi grade tuna appetizer!)
Good wine. Very round and smooth. Fruity. Found from my neighborhood wine guy for $28.
Good wine. Very round and smooth. Fruity. Found from my neighborhood wine guy for $28.
Sep 23rd, 2022
Terrific value at $30. This village is within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape growing zone but in 1936 they refused to join the AOC. 
Terrific value at $30. This village is within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape growing zone but in 1936 they refused to join the AOC. 
Jul 25th, 2022
Magnum to start Cheyenne dinner at Brush Creek. Bright berries. Long finish.
Magnum to start Cheyenne dinner at Brush Creek. Bright berries. Long finish.
Jun 24th, 2022
On opening, jammy, flabby, and overripe, but my fiancé really liked it. It transformed overnight, gaining earth, garrigue, and balance. I still wanted a little more acid and this probably needs some age or a long decant if you’re not into fruit bombs.
On opening, jammy, flabby, and overripe, but my fiancé really liked it. It transformed overnight, gaining earth, garrigue, and balance. I still wanted a little more acid and this probably needs some age or a long decant if you’re not into fruit bombs.
Mar 24th, 2022