Clos du CaillouLa Réserve Côtes du Rhône
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the La Réserve Côtes du Rhône from the Clos du Caillou
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Réserve Côtes du Rhône of Clos du Caillou in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Réserve Côtes du Rhône of Clos du Caillou in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of earthy, black cherries or plum.
Food and wine pairings with La Réserve Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with La Réserve Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with La Réserve Côtes du Rhône
The La Réserve Côtes du Rhône of Clos du Caillou matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spaghetti squash bolognese style, royal couscous or rabbit legs with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Caillou's La Réserve Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Abouriou
Abouriou noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Lot-et-Garonne). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The Abouriou noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Réserve Côtes du Rhône from Clos du Caillou are 2009, 2010, 2015, 2001 and 2004.
Informations about the Clos du Caillou
The Clos du Caillou is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Malic (acid)
An acid that occurs naturally in many wines and is transformed into lactic acid during malolactic fermentation.
