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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2008-2014, Robert Parker, Aug 2008

The 2005 Bouquet des Garrigues is a dark ruby-colored wine that tastes like the essence of Provence. Spicy, peppery, with notes of lavender, roasted herbs, and plenty of sweet kirsch liqueur notes and some even blacker fruits. The 2005 is slightly darker and fuller than the 2006. I would drink the 2005 over the next 5-6. Importers: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910, and a Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchant, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

90 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 90/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, May 2007

A wow wine with bright floral and raspberry notes on the nose, the 2005 Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Le Bouquet des Garrigues is medium bodied with superb structure, great balance, a smooth texture and a long finish with fine grained tannins.

89 - 92 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 89-92/100 · Josh Raynolds, Jan 2007

Ruby-red. Expressive red berry aromas are pure and strikingly fresh. Clean, sweet and silky, showing wonderfully precise strawberry and raspberry flavors, and finishing with supple tannins and building intensity. This is incredibly easy to drink, finishing with sexy, impeccably pure red fruits.

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2009-2014, Jancis Robinson MW, Dec 2006

Very dark. Quite high toned and pushy and flamboyant. Should please lots of people but perhaps a bit flashy for perfection in my book. (JR)

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Le Clos du Caillou
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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha , Cinsault, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Carignan

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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