Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 'Les Safres' Clos du Caillou 2023

Clos du Caillou, Châteauneuf du Pape

Sylvie Vacheron, helped by the gifted Bruno Gaspard, is producing rich and very expressive Châteauneuf du Pape cuvées.

The quality of the estate’s wines has greatly progressed over the past couple of decades, which are now recognised among the best in the appellation. The unsung hero in Le Clos du Caillou’s portfolio is ‘Bouquet des Garrigues’: with the feel and style of a Châteauneuf du Pape, it elevates Côtes du Rhône to a new level.

From sandy and safres (compacted sand) soils, giving finesse and softness to the wine. Vine of 65 years old.

Hand-picking with sorting in the vineyard and then in cellar. De-stemming (100%) and co-fermentation in concrete tanks with wild yeasts. Pump-over and delestages throughout the grape maceration (38 days). Aged in old foudres (25 years old) during 14 months.

This wine shows a ruby colour with bright cherry reflections; the nose delivers delicate aromas of ripe strawberries and liquorice. The palate is generous and elegant. Delicate woody notes mingle with aromas of blackcurrant, cherries and cinnamon. The aromatic and taste persistence promises great aging potential.

Grapes: 90% Grenache, 10 Syrah

Organic