Reviews
Technical Details
- Blend80% Grenache and 20% Syrah
- WinemakerSylvie Vacheron
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhone
- AppellationCotes du Rhone
- VineyardLes Quartz
- Farming MethodCertified Organic and Practicing Biodynamic
- Alcohol14.5%
Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz 2019
Organic. Biodynamic. VERY old-vines, and very little made. A cellar treasure to gaze at for a few years before popping it, and reveling in the sheer intensity and layered complexity!!
Clos du Caillou continues to be red hot in the fine and rare wine market --- picking these up on release is ALWAYS advised. You can read the mouth-watering reviews below, but whatever amount of bottles you decide on...do it quick! We got a measly allocation of the excellent 2019 Quartz (but hey, we’re not complaining), and it is one of the best Quartz ever made. We got to try a bottle and...POOF was the sound of our brains exploding as we dove in. So incredibly intense and long, but with almost impossible freshness to go along with the oodles of fruit -- truly astounding juice. 96-99 points! And deserving every one!
PAIRING IDEAS: With big, plush CdP, we love to go big and savory to match the ripe flavors, savory hints, and herbal nuances found in both.
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: We are going to have to go with something fun and serious at the same time for this. Weather Report's “Birdland” with Jaco Pastorius’ absolutely mind-blowing bass work. One of the all-time great jazz fusion bands with THE best bass player.