Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions 17 ha parcel of 40+

17 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines

There is notably better mid-palate density to the medium-bodied and mineral-driven flavors that display focused power on the bone-dry

Disgorged in June 2016 with eight grams per liter dosage

grilled meats

white pepper and touches of clove develop with aeration

Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions 17 ha parcel of 40+The 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape is drinking perfectly, and to my mind, is getting close to full maturity. Black cherry and assorted darker fruits all mix nicely with notions of garrigue, licorice and wild herbs. It opens up in the glass to show a medium bodied, silky, balanced and textured style. Im a fan. Consume it over the coming handful of years. This was a massive tasting with the team at Clos du Caillou and we went through each of their cuvees