Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape «La Réserve» 2001

Tinto crianza de Domaine Vacheron

100 Parker y 96 S. Tanzer

Variedades: 45% Garnacha, 40% Monastrell y 15% Syrah

A.O.C. Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Vallée du Rhône - Francia)

Capacidad: 75cl

Graduación: 14,5%

Elaboración: Crianza de 18 meses en barricas de roble francés del 50% y el 50% en depósitos de hormigón.

Notas de Parker: "As frighteningly spectacular as the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Le Clos du Caillou was (I’ve drunk a half dozen or more bottles since my initial report), the 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Le Clos du Caillou is one of the most monumental wines of this appellation I have ever tasted. A legendary effort that pays homage to the last vintage the late Jean-Denis Vacheron produced, it boasts an inky/purple color in addition to a terrific perfume of creme de cassis, kirsch, acacia flowers, melted licorice, and graphite. It possesses awesome purity as well as layers of concentration, yet a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, and alcohol. Spectacularly long (the finish lasts over 60 seconds), it cuts a broad swath across the palate, yet is remarkably light on its feet. This amazing effort, a blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah, is one of the strongest candidates for wine of the vintage in 2001. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2022."
Wine Advocate No. 151, Feb. 2004

Consumo 2005-2022