Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Quartz 2010
Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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winemaker's notes:
This wine is a beautiful cherry and red blackberry color, with hints of violet. There is an elegant nose with aromas of raspberry, strawberry, quince compote, and a bit of wood. The palate is very fresh with great smoothness, with aromas of blackberry liqueur. It is dominated by the final notes of myrtle liqueur and blueberry.
critical acclaim:
"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.
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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
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