Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Quartz 2010

"The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz, which is aged in both foudre and truncated oak vats, comes from two lieux-dits, Les Cassanets for the Grenache and Les Bedines for the Syrah. It reveals crushed raspberry and kirsch notes as well as a chalky stone-like character, but less of the Provencal roasted herb, lavender, and licorice notes than its siblings. Drink this dense, full-bodied, impressive 2010 over the next 15-20 years. "

96 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Deep ruby-red. A more masculine, assertive wine than the Safres, showing intense red and dark berry character with strong floral and herb notes. Lush and creamy in texture, with a slow-building spiciness and a seamless quality to its dark fruit flavors. Picks up energy with air and finishes with excellent clarity and length. I'll bet that this wine will be a slow ager.
Range: 91-93"

93 Points

International Wine Cellar

"Very ripe, but with excellent focus, as the warm linzer torte, plum pâte de fruit and pastis notes course along, carried by mouthwatering toasted spice and a racy graphite spine. The long finish has excellent cut."

91 Points

Wine Spectator