Clos du Caillou
Clos du Caillou Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône
4.5
Expert Rating
4.1
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Clos du Caillou Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône is a full-bodied red wine produced in the Southern Rhone Valley. The wine a majority blend of Grenache with a small proportion of Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre. The grapes are sourced from a mix of vineyards from old vines that creates lower yields of intensely flavored grapes. The berries are hand-harvested and fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Maturation takes place for around a year in a combination of large old barrels and tanks.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Clos du Caillou Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône has a pale ruby appearance, typical of Grenache-dominant wine.On the nose, ripe red fruits, such as strawberries and red plums, accompanied by hints of spices and herbs. Upon tasting, the wine reveals a fine balance between fruitiness and earthiness. The flavors of red berries are complemented by notes of black pepper, thyme, and a touch of smoke on the broad, lightly savory finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Shiraz/Syrah
Grenache
Mourvedre
ORIGINS
Winery: Clos du Caillou
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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