2001 Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2001 Le Clos du Caillou Reserve le Clos du Caillou  (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) 97 Massive, yet, refined. Intense, and balanced, with freshness, ripe, energetic, red fruits and complexity, this is a beauty that is drinking in its sweet spot. Massive, yet, refined. Intense, and balanced, with freshness, ripe, energetic, red fruits and complexity, this is a beauty that is drinking in its sweet spot. 3,176 Views   Tasted Jan 29, 2017  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Most Chateauneuf du Pape drink well young, while some pay huge dividends for waiting. Clos du Caillou Reserve is one of the best Southern Rhones for cellaring. With time, an intoxicating perfume of black raspberry, black cherry liqueur, kirsch, fennel, spice, pepper, wet earth and garrigue emerges. This powerful, concentrated wine has depth, balance and complexity. The texture shows richness and soft tannins, ending in a bath of perfectly ripe, spice filled, dark red fruits that must have lasted over 60 seconds! This was popped and poured and continued getting better and better in the glass. Most Chateauneuf du Pape drink well young, while some pay huge dividends for waiting. Clos du Caillou Reserve is one of the best Southern Rhones for cellaring. With time, an intoxicating perfume of black raspberry, black cherry liqueur, kirsch, fennel, spice, pepper, wet earth and garrigue emerges. This powerful, concentrated wine has depth, balance and complexity. The texture shows richness and soft tannins, ending in a bath of perfectly ripe, spice filled, dark red fruits that must have lasted over 60 seconds! This was popped and poured and continued getting better and better in the glass. 6,786 Views   Tasted Dec 3, 2013

When to Drink Le Clos du Caillou, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Le Clos du Caillou can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Le Clos du Caillou is usually better with 3-7 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 7-25 years after the vintage.

Serving Le Clos du Caillou with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Le Clos du Caillou is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Le Clos du Caillou is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage and cassoulet. Clos du Caillou is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.

The white wine of Le Clos du Caillou is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

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