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Châteauneuf du Pape - Red - 2016 : Les Cailloux (red) 2016
Terroir
This cuvee gets its name from the countless round pebbles present in the vineyards as well being at the origin of the Domaine’s name.The vineyard is composed of multiple plots, with each having its own characteristics which give this wine its incredible complexity: Bois de la Ville and Les Serres have a deficient and filtering gravel bed making for perfect draining of water to obtain a very concentrated juice. Farguerol and Cansaud have red and blue clays which boast an extremely rich aromatic property. Finally Cabrières and Revès whose chalky-like limestone brings the overall structure and long finish to the whole.
Tasting notes
A beautiful harvest with perfectly matured grapes and a unique balance between concentration and freshness. 2019 could be paired with the exceptional vintages 2010 and 2016. Its complexity and ageing potential is phenomenal. This vintage could be added to the exceptional ones like 2010 and 2016 because of his complexity and potential of ageing.Bouquet: dominant aromas of red fruits enhanced by a woody touch from the barrel-contained Syrah grapes.A great taste of red fruits, black fruits. The tannins are harmonious and elegant. Very long finish with complex aromas of orange peel, garrigue notes and white pepper.
This wine is a model of complexity and elegance. A wine that you could drink right now or wait ten years to enjoy its full potential.
Wine-Food Pairing: Red Meat - Game.
Press review
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Centenaire 2016 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 94/100
A gentle, elegant, refined style, very well balanced with lovely pinpoint acidity and tapered finish. Not showing much...
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Centenaire 2016 - Jeb Dunnuck : 94/100
I continue to think the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire lags behind past great vintages of this cuvée, yet...
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Centenaire 2016 - 100 pts au Wine Advocate !
Voici un extrait de l’article rédigé par Joe Czerwinski, juré de Wine Advocate, dans lequel notre cuvée...
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Les Cailloux 2016 by Niels Lillelund - 94 pts ! - Sex in a bottle ;-)
Niels Lillelund for the website jp.dk Pure juice, sweetness : sex in a bottle ;-) Incredibly flirtatious and balanced...
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Centenaire 2016 - 97+ by Niels Lillelund !
Niels Lillelund for the website jp.dk Bright as a star on a clear sky, mineral, concentrated, pure, intense, light,...
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Top Value ! - 87 Points in Wine Spectator Ratings Flash - ANDRÉ BRUNEL Côtes du Rhône White La Bécassonne 2016
87 Points - ANDRÉ BRUNEL Côtes du Rhône White La Bécassonne 2016 Very fresh, with star fruit, green almond and verbena...
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Top Value - 87 Points in Wine Spectator Ratings Flash - ANDRÉ BRUNEL Grenache Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2016
87 Points - ANDRÉ BRUNEL Grenache Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2016 Bright and fun, with breezy raspberry and pomegranate...
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Les Cailloux 2016 : 96 points in Wine Advocate !
I've tasted many vintages of the Brunels' wines, and 2016 looks as if it will be their best ever. The 2016 Chateauneuf...
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Cailloux blanc 2016 - 94 pts au Wine Spectator !
Racy and engaging, with a mix of fennel, chamomile and verbena notes giving this cut and lift from the start, while the...
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Centenaire 2016 - 100 pts au Wine Advocate !
"When one comes across a wine like this in a blind tasting, it's human nature to second-guess the initial reaction. Yet...
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Les Cailloux 2016 - Jeb Dunnuck : 94/100
The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a classic wine from this heralded estate. Kirsch, crushed flowers, spice, and hints of...
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Les Cailloux 2016- La Revue du Vin de France : 17.5/20
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Les Cailloux 2016 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 95-97/100
I've tasted many vintages of the Brunels' wines, and 2016 looks as if it will be their best ever. The 2016 Chateauneuf...
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Les Cailloux 2016 - La Revue du Vin de France : 19/20
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Les Cailloux 2016 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 18/20