Winery Clos du CaillouDomaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape
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 Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape from the Winery Clos du Caillou
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape of Winery 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 Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Clos du Caillou in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or minerality and sometimes also flavors of leather, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape
The Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Clos du Caillou matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with dark beer, greek-style shepherd's pie or duck breast with foie gras sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Clos du Caillou's Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domaine du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape from Winery Clos du Caillou are 1999, 2017, 2016, 2004 and 1998.
Informations about the Winery Clos du Caillou
The Winery Clos du Caillou is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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.
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The word of the wine: Fade in
Said of a wine whose different elements are perceived in the mouth in a pleasant and harmonious way.
