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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Le Clos Du Caillou 2013
14.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Le Clos Du Caillou 2013
The wine
This Châteauneuf-du-Pape comes from a blend of several plots that each have their own identity: the Bois de la Ville and les Serres provide very concentrated juice, Farguerol and Cansaud provide extreme aromatic richness thanks to the red clay and finally the chalk-rich soils of Cabrières and Revès give incredible structure to the wine. On the nose, red fruit prevail accompanied by a slight woodiness. On the palate, the tannins are melted and elegant. The length is exceptional and over time the aromas of sous-bois, leather or tobacco can evolve.
About the Producer Clos du Caillou
Sylvie Vacheron manages Le Clos du Caillou with an expert hand. The vineyard was indeed once a clos, or walled plot, of 17 hectares but today the vines are planted across 53 hectares in the Côtes-du-Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellations. The terroir is of a very high quality, primarily comprising sand and galets roulés with excellent filtering properties. Sylvie Vacheron runs the vineyard and cultivates it with loving care. The soil is enriched with organic compost, the plots are tilled regularly, herbicides are avoided completely and harvesting is manual. Sylvie's determination has paid off as this is now one of the top domains in the appellation.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level 1 NormalObservations 1 Slightly damaged label, 1 Slightly marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Owner: Le Clos Du Caillou
Vintage: 2013
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 53 hectares
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine