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Published : 2022-04-23

In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the vine becomes a source of energy - Le Figaro

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Published : 2022-01-01

Le nouveau Bettane + Desseauve 2022

André Brunel's wines always combine generosity, finesse of tannins and freshness. The very refined white has a fairly large share of clairette. In red, Grenache dominates with a share of Mourvèdre. Finally, the centenary cuvée is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau.

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Published : 2021-12-27

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2022

Little known in France, André Brunel is nevertheless part of the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. It produces racy wines, whose major assets are minerality and refinement. The whole range is very regular. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In great years, the...

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Published : 2021-12-01

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Les Cailloux: Never demonstrative but always of a great refinement of texture, with an exemplary evolution over time. 96/100 Tradition vintage 2019 97.5/100 Centenaire vintage 2019

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Published : 2021-11-05

Jeb - Dunnuck Cailloux white 2020 : 93/100

This estate makes a terrific white, and their 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is well worth seeking out. Made in a fresh, medium-bodied, clean, crisp style, it still has ample texture as well as textbook apple, citrus, sappy herbs, and chalky mineral-like aromas and flavors. It's just beautifully done, and I suspect it...

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Published : 2021-11-03

Les Cailloux 2019 - Jeb Dunnuck : 95/100

The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape is flat-out brilliant, and readers looking for an incredible wine that will drink well for upwards of two decades should back up the truck on this one. Incredible black cherry, Provençal garrigue, pepper, and licorice notes give way to a full-bodied, perfectly balanced, seamless 2019 with...

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Published : 2021-11-03

Les Cailloux 2020 - Jeb Dunnuck : 92-94/ 100

Looking first at the classic 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, it's based on 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah and Cinsault. I love the bouquet, which is loaded with ripe black cherries, roasted herbs, licorice, and pepper-like nuances. This carries to a rich, medium to fullbodied, wonderfully balanced, layered...

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Published : 2020-11-26

Les Cailloux mis à l'honneur dans le Guide Vert de la Revue du Vin de France 2021

Parmi les trois meilleurs vins blancs de l'appellation ! Le Domaine tient vraiment son rang dans les deux couleurs. « Peu connu en France, André Brunel fait pourtant partie de l’élite de l’appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Il produit des vins racés, qui ont pour atouts majeurs la minéralité et le...

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Published : 2020-10-06

Centenaire 2019 - Jeb Dunnuck : 97-99/100

The flagship cuvée is the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Centenaire and it comes all from the Farguerol lieu-dit located in the northern part of the appellation. It’s normally partially destemmed and brought up mostly in concrete tank. It has a touch of the finesse found in the classic cuvée yet turns up the...

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Published : 2020-10-06

Les Cailloux 2018 - Jeb Dunnuck : 93/100

I‘ve always loved the base cuvée from this reference point estate and I still remember being blown away by, the 1990 when I was just starting to learn about wine. The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape checks in as 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, and 5% Cinsault that was all destemmed and had a traditional...

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Published : 2020-10-05

Centenaire 2019 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 94/100

A gentle, elegant, refined style, very well balanced with lovely pinpoint acidity and tapered finish. Not showing much complexity for now, but should be good in time. The heart of the blend is a 1.5ha plot of Grenache planted in 1889 in lieu-dit Farguerol in the north of the appellation, galets roulés over blue clay....

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Published : 2020-10-05

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 complexity for now, but should be good in time. The heart of the blend is a 1.5ha plot of Grenache planted in 1889 in lieu-dit Farguerol in the north of the appellation, galets roulés over blue clay.

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Published : 2020-09-10

Le jour où les Cailloux devinrent une pépite - Le Figaro

La rubrique "Vins" du Figaro a récemment consacré un article particulièrement élogieux aux Cailloux Rouge 2016 : "2016 est un millésime exceptionnel pour l’appellation. Dominé par le grenache (70 %) et composé également de mourvèdre, syrah et cinsault, Les Cailloux montre une robe rubis foncé limpide. Au nez, il...

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Published : 2020-09-01

Cailloux 2019 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski

Substantially darker and more concentrated than the 2018, thesample provided by the Brunels of their 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape shows why Lucien was excited to send it over, despite the vagaries of international shipping. Hints of thyme and lavender accent wonderfully pure black cherries on the nose, while the...

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 2015 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 97/100

The only vintage not to be destemmed as the destemmer broke the day before harvest! A very transparent Châteauneuf, not darkly coloured. Complex on the nose already with raspberry, cherry and almond flecks to the principal strawberry fruit alongside a smoky, lightly camphorous. Rounded, fuller in body and richer in...

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 2010 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 93/100

One of the 'best vintages we've had along with '98, very low yields, 15hl/ha even for the classic Châteauneuf, it was so warm, and we had coulure,' says Fabrice Brunel. This is starting to take on a little light brown edging in the glass already, meat stock and dried leaves - remarkably evolved for a 2010. A nice time...

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 2007 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 95/100

It was 'warm, but not as warm as 2010, which was a bit too warm,' says Fabrice Brunel. Not too much coulure, so more grapes, leading to greater acidity and freshness. It's currently less evolved than the 2010, and showing some spicy, woody hints on the nose. Generous, but not heavy, on the palate with very silky...

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 2006 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 96/100

Not one of the most well-known vintages, 'there aren't so many cuvées spéciales in 2006, but my dad decided to make it as the wine was outstanding,' says Fabrice Brunel. This is at a perfect state of maturity now - an enticing mélange of fruit and mature notes like dried flowers and dried leaves, a touch of liquorice...

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 2005 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 93/100

This is 'similar to the '07 in terms of vintage, very warm,' says Fabrice Brunel. In the glass it still looks very young, deeply ruby red. Aromatically it's not the cleanest by today's standards, a little animal hint, slightly roasted, with a touch of benevolent decay in the background. Rounded, generous and juicy....

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 2003 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 92/100

In 2003 'it was 28, even 29 degrees in the night, so the grapes didn't have time to cool down,' says Fabrice Brunel. This is a little bit cloudy in the glass and has a very evolved nose, the fruit is quite jammy and very autumnal, with aromas of decayed leaves, leaf mulch. Very full-bodied, with some cassis fruit on...

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 2000 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 89/100

A little balsamic on the nose, a little volatile. The acidity does stick out a bit and this is not as complex as some vintages. The fruit is still present, but it's fairly simple. Feels a little tight and disjointed - in a mute phase perhaps? Leave until 2022, then try again.

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 1998- Decanter - Matt Walls : 97/100

Still deeply coloured. On the nose this is very evolved, with plenty of liquorice and lapsang souchong tea. It's a little balsamic too, with notes of sweet decay. Powerful on the palate, mouthcoating tannins with a little juiciness to them, intense and driving - crying out for a well-aged steak. This is doing exactly...

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 1995 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 94/100

Much paler in colour than the dark 1998. It has an appealing touch of minty spice on the nose, and smoky fireworks. Very fine and elegant still, shapely and tapered with silky tannins, a touch of orange peel on the palate and some length still. An old wine, but still with plenty of pleasure and interest. Time to drink...

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Published : 2020-05-22

Centenaire 1989 - Decanter - Matt Walls : 98/100 : 98/100

This inaugural vintage of the Cuvée Centenaire has a different label to subsequent vintages. It's dense, juicy and fruity still, full of power and vibrancy. It has such lightness on the palate for such a powerful wine. A little balsamic touch to the finish, still with juicy, fresh, sweet tannins, and so long. Soaring,...

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Published : 2020-05-06

Les Cailloux 2017 : 93+, Wine Advocate

2017 Les Cailloux (Reds), Lucien et André Brunel Châteauneuf du Pape "Because of coulure in the Grenache, the 2017 Châteauneuf du Pape contains less of that variety than normal, with correspondingly higher proportions of Mourvèdre and Syrah. Dark berry and spice notes mark the nose, while the full-bodied palate is...

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Published : 2020-02-13

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 it’s nevertheless a beautiful wine. Coming all from the northern sector of the Farguerol lieu-dit in the northern part of the appellation and all Grenache that was partially destemmed and aged in...

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Published : 2020-01-01

Les Cailloux 2018 - Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France : 16.5/20

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Published : 2020-01-01

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Published : 2019-08-16

Centenaire 2017 - Jeb Dunnuck : 95/100

The tiny production 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Centenaire comes all from a single lieu-dit in the northern part of the appellation and was brought up almost entirely in concrete tanks, with 5% in older barrels. It's slightly deep ruby-colored than the traditional cuvée and boasts a Burgundian bouquet of pure...

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Published : 2019-08-16

Les Cailloux 2017 - Jeb Dunnuck : 94/100

Framboise, wild strawberries, white pepper, and apple spice notes all emerge from the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape, a rich yet elegant Châteauneuf du Pape that does everything right. Medium to full-bodied, silky, and beautifully polished, it has no hard edges and just glides over the palate. This wine is never a...

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Published : 2019-08-01

Les Cailloux 1989 - Wine Avocate - Joe Czerwinski : 92/100

Although recognizably in decline, the Brunels' 1989 Chateauneuf du Pape remains a delight to drink. It's bricking in hue, with dusty aromas and scents of dried cherries, but it's still full-bodied and creamy in texture, with delicate notes of black tea, potpourri and licorice on the expansive finish.

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Published : 2019-06-11

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 centenaire de 2016 vient d’obtenir l’excellente note de 100 points. « When one comes across a wine like this in a blind tasting, it's human nature to second-guess the initial reaction. Yet every...

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Published : 2019-04-04

Le Domaine Les Cailloux salué par la Revue des Vins de France

Le domaine des cailloux est aujourd’hui mis à l’honneur, dans un très bel article de la Revue des vins de France. Une occasion unique de valoriser notre savoir-faire et notre amour du vin. "Deux générations sont aujourd’hui aux commandes : André Brunel et ses chromosomes de vigneron, et son fils...

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Published : 2019-03-27

Centenaire 1995 - Jeb Dunnuck

Past its prime, the 1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire offers a translucent ruby color (this cuvée is never one of the most deeply colored) as well as a clear note of oxidation in its sweet kirsch, spice, herbes de Provence, truffle, and dried earth aromas and flavors. Mediumbodied, completely resolved,...

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Published : 2019-01-01

Les Cailloux 2015 - Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019

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Published : 2018-12-19

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 – simply too easy to drink. Lots of local charm, plenty of grenache, a wonderfully carefree wine that will make anyone fall in love with châteauneuf-du-pape. 94pts

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Published : 2018-12-12

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, elegance with notes of cherries and deletable in its expression ; a brilliant wine in the making – and far from the heavy style of the past. Beautiful. 97+

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Published : 2018-11-01

Centenaire 2017- Decanter - Matt Walls : 97/100

First made in 1989 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the estate, Centenaire comes from Domaine Les Cailloux's best parcel of Grenache, a small plot of 125-year-old vines in lieu-dit Fauguerol, grown on heavy clay soils. It displays inviting spice on the nose - there's surely plenty of Syrah and Mourvèdre here....

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Published : 2018-10-25

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 notes streaking through. Offers a flash of lemon peel on the slightly brisk finish. Drink now through 2019. 1,250 cases imported. –JM

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Published : 2018-10-22

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 fruit lined with light savory and tea accents. Reveals a flash of dusty tannins. Drink now. 1,500 cases imported. –JM

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Published : 2018-09-18

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 du Pape stood out in my blind tasting, offering incredible complexity and lightness despite being full-bodied. Roses, garrigue and dried spices accent raspberries and cherries in a wine that's...

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Published : 2018-09-12

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 core of yellow apple, melon and mirabelle plum fruit fills in behind. Shows lots of energy and range . Best from 2019 through 2024.— James Molesworth for the Wine Spectator

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Published : 2018-09-06

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 every time I went back to the wine that turned out to be the Brunels' 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire, I came away astounded by its complexity and balance . Yes, it's full-bodied, but it's...

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Published : 2018-08-28

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 peppery garrigue all flow to a full-bodied, balanced, seamless 2016 that has polished tannin, a seamless texture, and no hard edges. It's going to evolve gracefully for 15-20 years. The 2016 is a...

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Published : 2018-08-01

Les Cailloux 2016- La Revue du Vin de France : 17.5/20

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Published : 2018-08-01

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 du Pape stood out in my blind tasting, offering incredible complexity and lightness despite being full-bodied. Roses, garrigue and dried spices accent raspberries and cherries in a wine that's...

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Published : 2018-01-01

Les Cailloux 2016 - La Revue du Vin de France : 19/20

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Les Cailloux 1978 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 19/20

Le nez dévoile une grande complexité, avec des épices rares, un fruité confit, des herbes aromatiques, de la truffe. La bouche est aujourd’hui racée et satinée, avec une allonge complexe. Grand vin de mémoire.

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Published : 2018-01-01

Les Cailloux 1988 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 18.5/20

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Les Cailloux 1989 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 17/20

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Les Cailloux 1990 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 18.5/10

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Les Cailloux 1998 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 18.5/20

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Les Cailloux 2006 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du France : 18/20

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Les Cailloux 2005 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 17.5/20

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Les Cailloux 2014 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 17/20

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Published : 2018-01-01

Centenaire 2015 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 18.5/20

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Published : 2018-01-01

Les Cailloux 2015 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 16.5/20

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Published : 2018-01-01

Les Cailloux 2016 - Pierre Casamayor - La Revue du Vin de France : 18/20

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Published : 2017-10-19

Centenaire 2015- Jeb Dunnuck : 95/100

The flagship 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire comes from very old Grenache vines (planted in 1889) located in the northern part of the appellation. It includes a touch of younger vine Mourvèdre and Syrah and is brought up mostly in tank. It offers more black fruits, smoked earth, licorice and meaty, beefy...

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Published : 2017-10-01

Les Cailloux 2015 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 92/100

André Brunel's Les Cailloux has been a staple over the years, so it was great to see the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape shine in my big blind tasting. The blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% Cinsault hasn't changed much, nor has the élevage, almost entirely in cuves béton (concrete vats). This full-bodied...

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Published : 2017-09-26

Centenaire 2015 - 95 pts in the Wine Cellar Insider !

If silky textures and a purity of fruit are what you’re seeking, you came to the right place. Soft, polished, sensuous textures and sweetness of flavor with peppery accents and loads of kirsch on the back end are going to keep you coming back for more. The wine is made from 100% old vine Grenache. 95 Pts If you...

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Published : 2017-09-12

Les Cailloux 2015 - 91 pts in the Wine Cellar Insider !

Sweet cherries and pepper line right up for the perfume. On the palate, the wine is fresh, forward and polished , which is a good setting for the juicy kirsch in the finish. The wine is made using a blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 5% Cinsault To know more about the Wine Cellar Insider, visit...

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Published : 2017-08-28

Les Cailloux Blancs 2015 - 92 pts par Josh Reynolds ! - Vinous

Pale gold. Vibrant, high-pitched aromas of Meyer lemon , pear and white flowers, along with zesty mineral and ginger notes. Dry, sharply focused citrus and orchard fruit flavors show very good depth and vivacity, and a late note of bitter quinine adds bite. Closes firm and stony, displaying excellent tenacity and a...

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Published : 2017-04-30

Wine Enthusiast - Côtes du Rhône blanc 2015 La Bécassonne - 88 points

This is an easydrinking, harmonious blend of 50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc and 20% Clairette. Pineapple, anise and marshmallow aromas lead into well rounded flavors of pineapple and melon. Drink now Website : www.winemag.com

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Published : 2017-04-23

Josh Reynolds - 2015 Domaine Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape | 91-93 Points

Brilliant ruby. Spice- and smoke-accented aromas of cherry, dark berries and lavender pastille are complicated by a pungent suggestion of white pepper. Seamless and smooth on the palate, offering juicy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that deepen and become sweeter with air. A hint of candied licorice builds...

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Published : 2017-04-20

Presentation of the 2015 vintage in Châteauneuf du Pape by Josh Reynolds

Synthèse millésime 2015 par Josh Reynolds : http://www.vinous.com #rhonewines #chateauneufdupape #domainelescailloux

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Published : 2017-04-13

Sommelongue in the "Best Value for money" for the Revue des Vins de France

Nez au fruit délicat. Matière fine avec des tanins souples et délicats. Un beau classique qui mise sur la finesse et non sur la puissance avec son fruit pur et harmonieux. Prix de vente au Domaine : 12€

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Published : 2017-01-11

Les Cailloux 2013 - Year 2016 Ten Top Wines ! by WineSpeed

Great Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a lusciousness and beauty that is show stopping . And Les Cailloux (“The Round Rocks”) from the Brunel family is one of the best. Penetrating and intense, it rides on rich waves of ripe dark fruits, violets, and white peppery spice.There’s a wildness and energy to this...

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Published : 2017-01-01

Les Cailloux 2014 - Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 : 17/20

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Published : 2017-01-01

Les Cailloux 2013 - Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017

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Published : 2016-12-15

Les Cailloux 2014 - 17/20 dans la Revue des Vins de France!

"Il délivre un fruit d'une grande pureté avec une petite note de fraise des bois et une texture d'une grande élégance, fine et soyeuse. Un très beau vin, gracieux et raffiné " Pour plus d'informations sur la RVF : www.larvf.com Retrouvez ce vin sur Les Caves

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Published : 2016-12-01

Bécassonne 2015 listed as a "French Treasure" in Wine Spectator !

Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone, Domaine de la Becassonne Blanc 2015 | 89 Points **listed in the Savvy Shopper section as a “French Treasure”** Fresh, with a juicy edge to the mix of plantain, green almond and yellow apple flavors. Light chamomile and verbena notes help stretch out the finish. Drink now. 1,250...

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Published : 2016-11-17

Les Cailloux 2013 - 95 points ! - A Wine to Know ! by Wine Speed

Great Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a lusciousness and beauty that is show stopping ! And Les Cailloux (“The Round Rocks”) from the Brunel family is one of the best. Penetrating and intense, it rides on rich waves of ripe dark fruits, violets, and white peppery spice. There’s a wildness and energy to this...

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Published : 2016-11-10

Centenaire 2010 - 96 pts in Wine Spectator !

Centenaire 2010 - 96 points! This beauty is just hitting its stride now, with a still-robust structure that is starting to show more velvety nuance while melding with the core of dark currant preserve, warmed fig and steeped plum flavors. Lots of cocoa and tobacco notes form the backdrop, and there’s a long,...

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Published : 2016-10-01

Les Cailloux 2014 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape is an outstanding, forward and charming effort that makes the most of the vintage. Made from 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% Cinsault, the wine was aged 90% in concrete tanks and the rest in very old barrels. Its medium ruby color is followed by perfumed notes of...

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Published : 2016-04-08

La Bécassonne 2014 - 90 pts !

"The best vintage of this cuvee to date" "Brunel's single vineyard 2014 Cotes du Rhone la Becassonne is a beautiful blend of 50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc and 20% Clairette. Its medium-gold color is followed by outstanding notes of ripe peach, melon, pineapple and a touch of honey. Medium-bodied, rich, textured...

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Published : 2015-12-11

Les Cailloux Blank 2014 - 93 points

Domaine André Brunel Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Les Cailloux 2014 93 points A ripe, fruit-driven style, with lush creamed apple, melon and pear flavors pumping along, inlaid with ample heather and salted butter notes. The long, juicy finish pulls everything together, with enough energy to sustain brief cellaring.–

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Published : 2015-09-01

Les Cailloux 2012 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

A medium-bodied, elegant red from Brunel, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape has pretty notes of raspberries, white pepper, spice and hints of garrigue to go with a forward, delicious style on the palate. It should evolve nicely through 2022.

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Published : 2015-09-01

Les Cailloux 2011 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 92/100

A ripe, voluptuous effort that shows the vintage nicely, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape was the only Chateauneuf produced by Brunel in the vintage, so it received the grapes that would normally go into the cuvee Centenaire. Mostly tank-aged Grenache (there's 17% Mourvedre and 13% Syrah and other permitted varieties), it...

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Published : 2015-09-01

Les Cailloux 2010 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 93/100

Darker in color than both the '11 and '12, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape offers full-bodied richness and depth to go with loads of darker fruits, crushed rock-like minerality, roasted herbs and licorice. Beautifully concentrated, textured, with ripe tannin, it should be at its best from 2016-2025.

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Published : 2015-09-01

Les Cailloux 2009 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 94/100

The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blockbuster. Deep ruby-colored and a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and the rest other permitted varieties, it offers up a big, sweet bouquet of kirsch, blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and licorice. Full-bodied, textured and layered, it has terrific fruit intensity, no hard...

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Published : 2015-09-01

Les Cailloux 2008 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

One heck of a wine in the vintage, Brunel's 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals a medium ruby color to go with Burgundian notes of black cherries, cedar, pepper and light spices. Medium-bodied, lightly textured and graceful, it excels on its elegance and purity and will drink nicely for another 4-5 years.

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Published : 2015-09-01

Les Cailloux 2007 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 95/100

I think the finest vintage for the classic cuvee ever, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape is a sensational blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah and the balance other permitted varieties. Aged mostly in tank, it offers a massive array of smoked herbs, lavender, black raspberries, toasted nuts, truffle and...

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Published : 2015-09-01

Les Cailloux 2006 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 92/100

Another wine showing beautifully, was the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape. Made from 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and the rest Syrah and Cinsault, it has a classic and Provencal bouquet of caramelized meats, blackberries, garrigue, honeysuckle and smoke. Ripe, full-bodied, textured and layered on the palate, with both...

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Published : 2015-09-01

Les Cailloux 1995 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

Much more elegant and streamlined than the exuberant 1998 (the 1998 was reviewed in the '98 Chateauneuf du Pape retrospective article), the ruby/orange-rimmed 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape still possesses surprising density and concentration to go with mature notes of cured meats, pepper, dried underbrush, figs and spice....

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Published : 2015-08-01

Les Cailloux 1998 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 92/100

Not one of winemaker Andre Brunel's favorite vintages (although I'm a fan), the 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals a surprisingly youthful, lively ruby color to the rim to go with classic notes of dried Provencal herbs, cured meats, kirsch, leather and exotic spices. These carry to a full-bodied, ripe, concentrated...

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Published : 2015-02-01

Les Cailloux 2005 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 91/100

One of my favorite producers, Domaine Les Cailloux’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape is a terrific effort that’s hard to resist today. Checking in as a blend of 70% Grenache, 17% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and the rest Cinsault, aged mostly in tank, if gives up a ripe, sexy and medium to full-bodied style to go with...

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Published : 2015-02-01

Les Cailloux 2004 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

One of my favorite producers, Domaine Les Cailloux’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape is a terrific effort that’s hard to resist today. cChecking in as a blend of 70% Grenache, 17% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and the rest Cinsault, aged mostly in tank, if gives up a ripe, sexy and medium to full-bodied style to go with...

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Published : 2014-12-03

Domaine André Brunel - Côtes du Rhône white La Bécassonne - 88 points in Wine Advocate !

Domaine André Brunel - Côtes du Rhône white La Bécassonne - 88 points in Wine Advocate ! "Always a superb value, Brunel's 2013 Côtes du Rhône La Becassonne comes from vineyards located outside the town of Sorgues, from 40-year-old vines, and is a blend of 50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc and 20% Clairette. Sporting a...

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Published : 2014-11-26

Les Cailloux Rouges 2012 - 91 points in Wine Spectator !

Les Cailloux Rouges 2012 - 91 points in Wine Spectator ! "Silky and perfumy, with bergamot, red currant, warm raspberry coulis and rooibos tea notes all woven together. A chalky, minerally spine frames the finish, revealing a lingering star anise accent. Drink now through 2025"

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Published : 2014-11-19

Les Cailloux Blanc 2013 - 91 points in Wine Advocate !

Les Cailloux Blanc 2013 - 91 points in Wine Advocate ! "A forward, medium-bodied and perfumed effort, Brunel's 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc (85% Roussanne and 15% Grenache Blanc) gives up classy citrus blossom, white flower and hints of minerality. Coming all from Les Serres lieu-dit in the southern part of the...

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Published : 2014-11-12

Les Cailloux Rouges 2012 - 91 points in Wine Advocate !

Les Cailloux Rouges 2012 - 91 points in Wine Advocate ! "A lighter weight, elegant and seamless example of this cuvee, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape exhibits beautiful sweet cherry, raspberry, crushed flowers and hints of garrigue. A blend of 70% Grenache, 1% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 3% Cinsault that was 80% destemmed...

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Published : 2014-11-05

Les Cailloux Blanc 2013 - Coup de coeur Gault & Millau !

Les Cailloux blancs 2013 - 16.5 sur 20 et coup de cœur de la rédaction "Ce gaillard roboratif est puissamment disposé. Les senteurs de bourgeon d'acacia, de narcisse, de pêche de vigne et de violette intenses le hissent au firmament aromatique. En bouche, le nectar est affable, le grain est fondant, les lies fines...

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Published : 2014-10-01

Les Cailloux 2013 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 86-89/100

I'm hoping I caught this sample on a bad day, as Brunel's 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape wasn't offering much charm on this occasion. Lightly textured and moderately concentrated, with notes of garrigue, spice and peppery herbs, it has bright acidity and firm tannin. This estate is normally extremely consistent, so I'd...

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Published : 2014-09-02

Les Cailloux Blancs 2013 - 92 points in Wine Spectator !

92 points ! A must have vintage ! Shows a rounded, plump feel, with creamy-edged yellow apple, melon and heather notes backed by hints of brioche and salted butter on the finish. Flattering in feel, but pure and well-defined. Drink now through 2015

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Published : 2014-08-29

Les Cailloux Blank 2013 by Philippe Faure Brac and Paolo Basso - World Best Sommeliers

Visual aspect : buttercup yellow colour, crystal-clear, limpid. Nose : discreet first nose, mentholated. More spicy second nose, with curry aromas, then crystallised citrus. Palate : supple first taste, fatness, discreet acidity. Crystallized fruits, spicy notes in retro-olfaction. Match with food : pike quenelles....

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Published : 2014-07-25

Les Cailloux 2010 by Philippe Faure Brac and Paolo Basso - World Best Sommeliers

Visual aspect : black, garnet-red shades. Nose : powerful first nose, animal, blackcurrant, coffee. Subtle second nose, with character, aromas of red fruits, peony. Palate : straight, complex, fine tanins, flavours of peony, red fruits. Present woodiness which promises a long ageing potential. Match with food :...

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Published : 2014-06-12

Cailloux Blank - 2013 Vintage - Great Success

Comments of The white Cailloux 2013 : “Fragrance of pine, resin and the Garrigue. Deliciously full, still-fermenting taste with a hint of Comice pear. Great volume”

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Published : 2014-01-18

Josh Raynolds quotation for 2012 vintage

2012 Les Cailloux Rouge 90 - 92 points Bright ruby. Fresh raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a mineral nuance adding vivacity. A fresh, energetic Chateauneuf, with lively red fruit and floral pastille flavors, silky texture and zesty mideral cut. Favors finesse over power and finishes sweet, focused and long

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Published : 2014-01-18

Josh Raynolds quotation for 2011 vintage

2011 Les Cailloux Rouge 92 points Brilliant ruby-red. Spicy red berry preserve and floral aromas are complemented by white pepper and smoky minerals. Fresh raspberry, cherry and candied lavander on the palate, with tangy acidity adding lift. Elegant, precise Chateauneuf with excellent finishing clarity and intense...

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Published : 2013-12-09

Wine Enthusiast - Les Cailloux among the 100 best wines of 2013

95 points - André Brunel Les Cailloux 2009 - 29th best wine of year 2013 The 2009 Les Cailloux is a classically built Châteauneuf that should age well through at least 2025. The blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 12% Syrah and 3% Cinsault Starts off with lovely notes of wild thyme and dark fruit, then adds herbal...

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Published : 2013-11-14

Best Wines Online

This short video in English by the “Best Wines Online” site presenter perfectly summarizes our goal with this wine: offer a “Côtes du Rhônes” experience without trying to do more

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Published : 2013-11-13

The French Wine Review (RVF) 2014: **

Although not very well known in France, André Brunel can nevertheless boast belonging to the elite few within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. He makes high quality wines where minerality and refinement are considerable virtues. This whole wine range is incredibly consistent. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a calm...

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Published : 2013-11-13

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Les Cailloux Rouge 2012 - 91 93 points

Richer and deep, with additional layers and texture, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers classic blackberry, earth, crushed stone, pepper and wild herb aromas and flavors. A full bodied, rich and textured barrel sample, with loads of promise, it should come together nicely once with a few years in the cellar and have...

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Published : 2013-11-09

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - 2011 Vintage - 94 points

While there was no Cuvee Centenaire produced, Brunel’s 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape is certainly one of the stars of the vintage. A blend of 70% Grenache, 17% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 3% Cinsault, with the Syrah aged in older barrel and everything else in tank, it offers a gorgeously youthful profile with notions of...

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Published : 2013-11-09

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Les Cailloux Blanc 2012 - 90 points

In addition to producing top reds, Brunel makes some fantastic whites and his 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is outstanding . A blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Grenache Blanc, it offers up lively, fresh notes of citrus blossom, green apple, and minerality with additional toasty, nutty notes developing with time in the...

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Published : 2013-10-10

Le Point special wine issue from September 5, September 2013

Cuvée Sabrine Millésime 2011: 14/14.5 Small red fruits, roundness, delightful, touch of menthol, chocolate, floral hint, liquorice, a long and fine fresh finish in the mouth.

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Published : 2013-08-30

Hachette Wine Guide 2014: 1 star

Bécassonne Domaine de la Bécassonne: In a game-filled area, where woodcocks once used to nest, the Roussanne (50% of the blending for this cuvée), Grenache Blanch and the Clairette have seemingly found an exceptional growing environment. The fragrance is discreet but fine, predominantly floral, whereas the taste is...

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Published : 2013-08-30

Best Wines under 20 Euros – Revue du Vin de France

Châteauneuf-du-Pape (red) Les Cailloux 2011: 15/20 The oak barrel and part of the whole cluster provide a coarseness in the mouth which is smoothly managed as the sugar concentration in 2011 was dominant. Like spices on well-cooked meat, this gives it some crispness.

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Published : 2012-09-30

Centenaire 2010 - Jeb Dunnuck : 98-100/100

Even better and a monumental wine in the making, then profound 2010 Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Centenaire (tasted just prior to bottling) smells of a Provencal street market and offers up gorgeous aromas kirsch, raspberry, dried flowers, spice-box, roasted meats, and licorice on the nose. Coming from a...

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Published : 2012-09-30

Les Cailloux 2011 - Jeb Dunnuck : 90-93/100

I was able to taste through 4 different samples of André’s 2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with each showing plenty of texture, depth and richness. The odds are that there will not be a Centenaire, so this cuvee should benefit from the inclusion of the old vine Grenache from the Farguerol lieu-dit, which was easily my...

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Published : 2012-06-23

Les Cailloux 2008 - Jeb Dunnuck : 90/100

Showing well and certainly a success in the vintage, the 2008 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a classic wine that delivers loads of blackberry and cherry styled fruit that’s intermixed with notions of cured meats, ground pepper, licorice, wild flowers, and garrigue on the nose. This...

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Published : 2012-03-18

Centenaire 2007 - Jeb Dunnuck : 97/100

Hedonistic to the extreme and pushing the ripeness scale, yet keeping everything in check, the 2007 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-duPape Cuvée Centenaire (almost 100% Grenache, with a splash of Mourvèdre, that’s from the Farguerol lieu-dit in the northwest part of the appellation) is a...

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Published : 2012-03-18

Les Cailloux 2007 - Jeb Dunnuck : 93/100

Aged beautifully and starting to show more typicity and complexity, the 2007 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape boasts textbook aromatics of blacker styled Grenache fruit, garrigue, underbrush, licorice, and rolled stone. Full-bodied and rich, with a supple, light texture, beautiful balance, and...

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Published : 2011-03-28

Centenaire 1998 - Jeb Dunnuck : 98+ / 100

Still a pup in terms of development, the otherworldly 1998 Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire is still borderline primary and unevolved on the nose, yielding staggering levels of licorice-laced blackberry fruit that’s supported by new leather, flowers, spice, and garrigue notes that just come...

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Published : 2011-03-28

Centenaire 2001 - Jeb Dunnuck : 97/ 100

Made from 80% very old vine Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah, with the Grenache aged for 15-20 months in old foudre and small barrels, and the Syrah and Mourvèdre aged in demi-muids, the 2001 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-duPape Cuvée Centenaire sports a profound, complex bouquet of kirsch,...

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Published : 2011-03-28

Centenaire 2005 - Jeb Dunnuck : 97+/100

A stunning, profound wine, the 2005 Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire, a blend of 80% Grenache and the rest a mix of Mourvèdre and Syrah, delivers spectacular aromatics of kirsch, garrigue, roasted meats, and licorice that soar from the glass. Absurdly perfumed, complex and a touch exotic on the nose,...

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Published : 2011-03-28

Les Cailloux 1998 - Jeb Dunnuck : 89/100

Dense and meaty, the 1998 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows a compact profile on the nose with thick black fruits, licorice, and earth. With additional air, more garrigue, wild herb, and fennel notes emerge. Medium to full bodied on the palate, with a rich, full feel through the middle,...

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Published : 2009-11-01

Centenaire 2000 - Jeb Dunnuck : 96/100

A blend of 80% Grenache (from the Farguerol vineyard), 8% Syrah and 12% Mourvedre, the 2000 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire offers up perfumed notes of spice, leather and meat that are mixed with subtle garrigue, underbrush and kirsch fruit. In the mouth, the wine is full...

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Published : 2009-08-31

Centenaire 1989 - Jeb Dunnuck : 95/100

Showing stunning and captivating aromatics, the 1989 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire is packed with garrigue, smoked herbs, dried blood and tobacco aromatics that are wrapped around a deep, fruit driven core. The wine opens up beautifully over the evening, showing superb...

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Published : 2009-08-01

Les Cailloux 2006 - Jeb Dunnuck : 91/100

An outstanding wine, the 2006 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a complex, nuanced bouquet of licorice, spice, leather and garrigue to go with its stony, mineral laced fruit. The palate is medium bodied and shows a firm texture, nice balance and clean, edgy finish.

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Published : 2009-03-22

Centenaire 1990 - Jeb Dunnuck : 98/100

The staggering 1990 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire is filled with massive garrigue, spice box and stone notes blended with sweet red fruit aromatics. Despite seeing close to 18 months in new oak, this doesn’t show a hint of wood and is intense, perfumed and complex....

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Published : 2009-03-09

Les Cailloux 2004 - Jeb Dunnuck : 91/100

Seeminlgy much more ripe than a previous bottle, the 2004 Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows a ripe, rich nose that borders on the overripe with roasted herbs, licorice, black cherry and earthy notes. With air, this gains a stony and almost chocolately edge and the palate is full bodied, rich, textured and...

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Published : 2008-01-01

Les Cailloux 2006- La Revue du Vin de France : 18.5/20

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Published : 2005-01-01

Les Cailloux 2003 - La Revue du Vin de France : 16.5/20

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Published : 2003-02-01

Les Cailloux 2000 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 91/100

The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape is pure sex in a bottle. A fragrant bouquet offers up aromas of spice box, cedar, pepper, jammy cherries, and a hint of plums and prunes. Dense, full-bodied, and evolved, but gorgeously succulent, this is a seamless, voluptuous Chateauneuf du Pape. Its fragrance, tactile mouthfeel, and...

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Published : 2003-01-01

Les Cailloux 1990 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 95/100

Les Cailloux’s regular cuvee has evolved into a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 5% miscellaneous varietals aged both in barrel and foudre. The traditional cuvee of 1990 is stunning. Fully mature, it offers up a delicious perfume of Asian spices, cedar, leather, black cherries, plums, and...

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Published : 2001-12-01

Les Cailloux 1999 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

The famed Cuvee Centenaire (produced from 100+ year old vines) was included in the cuvee classique in 1999. Made in an evolved style for proprietor Andre Brunel, the 1999 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits a dark plum/ruby color as well as a sweet, spicy nose of red and black fruits mixed with garrigue, pepper, spice box,...

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Published : 1997-10-01

Les Cailloux 1996 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 88-90/100

Not one of winemaker Andre Brunel's favorite vintages (although I'm a fan), the 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape reveals a surprisingly youthful, lively ruby color to the rim to go with classic notes of dried Provencal herbs, cured meats, kirsch, leather and exotic spices. These carry to a full-bodied, ripe, concentrated...

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Published : 1997-01-01

Les Cailloux 1993 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

The 1993 may never reach the level of the sumptuous 1990, but it is equal to Brunel's 1988. The wine reveals an impressive dark ruby/purple color, a fragrant, textbook nose of garrigue, and sweet, black-cherry fruit. Ripe and full-bodied, with an inner core of sweetness and richness, this admirable Chateauneuf du Pape...

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Published : 1997-01-01

Les Cailloux 1992 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 92/100

The 1992 (remember, the cuvee I am describing is the one sold to the American importer) represents 850 cases of Brunel's oldest vines aged in 15-20% new oak. The wine is one of the superstars of what is an average to slightly above average vintage. It reveals an impressively saturated dark ruby/purple color, a...

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Published : 1997-01-01

Les Cailloux 1988 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 89/100

The 1988 offers a complex bouquet of peppers, spices, black fruits, and herbs, followed by a rich, medium- to full-bodied, velvetytextured wine that is complex yet more forward and less concentrated than the 1989.

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Published : 1997-01-01

Les Cailloux 1983 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 87/100

This wine has developed well. Undoubtedly a success for the vintage, the wine has a good, deep color, a spicy, black-cherryscented bouquet, some subtle herbaceousness, full body, and considerable length. Anticipated maturity: now-2000.

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Published : 1997-01-01

Les Cailloux 1978 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

Finally, this vintage has reached full maturity. Deep garnet-colored, with smoky, cedary, tobacco, and jammy cherry-scented aromas, this is a classic, full-bodied, deep, succulent wine. Mouth-filling and complex, it will drink well for another 10 years.

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Published : 1996-08-01

Les Cailloux 1994 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 90/100

Brunel has produced one of the finest 1994 Chateauneuf du Papes, a full-bodied, impressively textured and concentrated wine that is not far off the mark of his great 1989 and 1990. The 1994 exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, a wonderful Provencal nose of seaweed, black olives, and copious quantities of black and red...

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Published : 1996-02-01

Les Cailloux 1985 - Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski : 86/100

Andre Brunel has pushed this estate into the top echelon of Chateauneuf du Pape domaines. Like so many 1985 Chateauneuf du Papes (Beaucastel and Henri Bonneau are noteworthy exceptions), Les Cailloux's offering has turned out to be a good, but uninspiring wine. The baby fat possessed by so many 1985 Chateauneufs when...