Clos du CaillouCôtes du Rhône Nature
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 Côtes du Rhône Nature from the Clos du Caillou
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes du Rhône Nature 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 Côtes du Rhône Nature of Clos du Caillou in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of plum, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Nature
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes du Rhône Nature
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Nature
The Côtes du Rhône Nature of Clos du Caillou matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of scottish haggis, osso bucco of lamb or rabbit with homemade mustard.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Caillou's Côtes du Rhône Nature.
Discover the grape variety: Négret de Banhars
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and supple palate, showing simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and gentle spices. Airy profile, now almost extinct. Preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it is a witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of south-west France. Rare French black variety native to the south-west, studied for its patrimonial genetic interest among ancient cultivars.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes du Rhône Nature from Clos du Caillou are 2016, 2015, 2012, 2017 and 2018.
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: Breaking
Accident (oxidation or reduction) causing a loss of limpidity of the wine.
