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Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Le Clos du Caillou 2012
HED94162
75 cl
15%
£119.00
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Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2012 is a full-bodied red wine produced from organically farmed grapes in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation of the southern Rhône Valley. A blend of old-vine Grenache and Mourvedre, the 2012 Reserve was aged for 18 months in 600l demi-muids. The wine offers lush, sultry fruit notes of stewed strawberry, blackberry and blackcurrant liqueur, overlaid with accents of crystallised figs, sous bois, liquorice, clove and violets.
95 Vinous
Inky ruby. Explosive aromas of red and dark berries are complicated by suggestions of star anise, potpourri and smoky minerals. Rich yet lithe on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and cola flavors and an intense note of candied lavender. Made in a rich yet graceful style, finishing with superb clarity and length and sneaky tannins that come on late. One of my favorite wines of the vintage and almost shockingly approachable now. Josh Raynolds1st April 2015
95 Jancis Robinson
Lastly, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve le Clos du Caillou is a classic example of this cuvee. Made from 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre, aged all in demi-muid, it offers ample dark fruits, chocolate, bouquet garni and licorice in its full-bodied, supple, forward and elegantly styled profile. As with all of the 2012s here, the tannin is wonderfully ripe, the wine has solid concentration and everything is perfectly balanced. While it’s hard to resist already, it will be better with short-term cellaring and have 15+ years of overall longevity.Jeb Dunnuck31st October 2014
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