Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions Silky and plush

Silky and plush

with a very deep ruby color

This is an interesting wine at present as the nose is open yet the palate impression is compact and quite closed

with a real sense of translucent beauty

Give this another two or three years

Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve other_regions Silky and plushIn stark contrast, the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Le Clos du Caillou was open for business, with a perfumed, layered and balanced profile that was begging to be drunk. Made from 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre, it offers plenty of black raspberry, chocolate, spring flowers and spice, full bodied richness, and a multi dimensional, layered and seamless style. Drink it over the coming decade. This was a massive tasting with the team at Clos du