Clos du CaillouCôtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Bourboulenc, the Clairette and the Viognier.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc from the Clos du Caillou
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc of Clos du Caillou in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc of Clos du Caillou in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or peach and sometimes also flavors of lime, minerality or apricot.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc
The Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc of Clos du Caillou matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of flammekueche (with laughing cow), baked chicken legs or salmon steak on a bed of leeks.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Caillou's Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc
Fresh and aromatic whites with an ample palate and preserved acidity despite the sun, on discreet aromas of white flowers (broom), citrus, exotic fruits, fennel and saline marine notes. Very late-ripening, retaining freshness in hot climates. Essential component of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, white Côtes-du-Rhône and Bandol blanc, and the absolute signature of La Clape AOC. Native southern French variety with very late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc from Clos du Caillou are 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2023.
Informations about the Clos du Caillou
The Clos du Caillou is one of of the world's great 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
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Light (taste of)
Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.
