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2019 Le Clos du Caillou "Les Safres" Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Previously $55)

SKU #1555942 96 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Blackberry, star anise and juniper. Only medium-bodied for a Châteauneuf, but this has plenty of impact and intensity. Lovely bright acid line and sense of freshness from start to finish. Silky and voluptuous. (MW) Inner quote mark (10/2020)

93-95 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Leading off the 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape, all of which were tasted from barrel, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Safres should equal or surpass the 2018 as it has the same level of elegance and finesse, yet even better mid-palate depth and concentration. It’s beautifully done and well worth purchasing. Inner quote mark (10/2020)

94 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Highly perfumed blueberry, cherry, spicecake and potpourri scents and a hint of exotic spices on the expressive nose. Juicy and appealingly sweet, offering vibrant red and blue fruit, lavender and spicecake flavors that steadily deepen as the wine opens up. In a graceful style, with polished tannins giving shape to an impressively long, sappy finish. (JR) Inner quote mark (10/2021)

92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape Les Safres is impressively rich and ripe, delivering velvety layers of black cherries and blueberries, combined with hints of dried spices and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, expansive in the mouth and long on the finish, it looks to be an excellent example of Les Safres, which is 95% Grenache from Les Bedines. (JC) Inner quote mark (9/2020)

93 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Vibrant and enticing, offering a lively mix of cherry compote, raspberry puree and red licorice notes melded together, with a subtle apple wood accent and a hint of briar through the finish. Very polished in feel, making this accessible now (but no rush). Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. (JM) Inner quote mark (2/2022)

92 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark Bright red-fruit aromas are married to generous, supple tannins in this attractive, modern-style Chateauneuf that combines charm and structure neatly. Long, rather fine-grained finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Inner quote mark (3/2022)

Jancis Robinson

Outer quote mark Heavy nose which shows dark, animal, spicy notes. Lovely fleshy note alongside a really balanced core of acidity and high-quality oak. The fruit here is so well-managed and clean and there is a vibrancy to the wine that just sings. Ding-dong! 17.5/20 points (AC) Inner quote mark (10/2020)

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2019 Le Clos du Caillou "Les Safres" Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Varietal:

Grenache

- Fat, ripe and rich with ample fruit and vibrant acidity, wines made from Grenache are easy to love. While its origins are still under dispute - some suggest Spain, where it is called Garnacha, while others say it came first from Sardinia, where it is called Cannonau - it is inarguably one of the most planted varietals in the world. A hearty grape, Grenache does well in hot, dry regions and its sturdy stalk also makes it well-suited to withstand blustery conditions like the Provençal Mistral. It ripens at relatively high sugar levels, which translates to higher potential alcohol in the wines it produces. Grenache may be most famous in the Southern Rhône areas such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas where it has long been an important component of delicious blends. But it's also the source of the crisp rosés from Tavel, Lirac and Provence, and age-worthy vins doux naturels like Rivsaltes and Banyuls. Grenache is also found in large swaths of northeastern Spain, in Navarre, in Rioja, where it plays a supporting role in blends with Tempranillo, and in the distinctive wines of Priorat. The grape was once the most widely planted varietal in Australia, though Shiraz and Cabernet have overtaken it. In California, Grenache plantings have dwindled from their heyday in the San Joaquin Valley, but it is starting to see a resurgence, albeit in smaller plantings, where other Rhône varietals thrive.

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Rhone

- Legendary wine-producing region in southeast France. Stereotypically speaking, Rhone wines are high in alcohol, and the majority produced is red. The northern Rhone is best known for outstanding 100% Syrah wines from areas such as Cote Rotie and Hermitage, as well as for fabulous white wines from Condrieu (where Viognier is king). In the southern Rhone, look for spicy, full-bodied wines that are blends of Grenache, Syrah, and other varietals coming from appellations such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, or Rasteau. Wines labeled as Cote du Rhone or Cotes du Rhone Village (a cut above generic Cotes du Rhone) are frequently found here in the US because they often represent some of the best values on the market.

Specific Appellation:

Chateauneuf du Pape

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