2006 Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Les Quartz

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Score 16/20 · Drink 2009-2013, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2008

Naughty heavy bottle. Animal nose. Sweet and wild – untamed wine. Tannins a bit angular but those who seek thrills might like to try this wild wine. (JR)

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90
90/100

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2007-2013, Robert Parker, Oct 2007

The Cotes du Rhone Les Quartz in 2006 is an opulent, open-knit, gorgeous wine with loads of black cherry and strawberry fruit intermixed with some minerality and spring flowers. It is capable of lasting 4-6 years. Kudos to Sylvie Vacheron, who is carrying on the legacy of her husband, Jean-Denis Vacheron, after his untimely death in 2001. Working with noted oenologist, Bruno Gaspard, this estate has rebounded from that tragedy with some brilliant efforts in both their Cotes du Rhone and Chateauneuf du Pape selections. The renowned southern Rhone oenologist, Philippe Cambie, also keeps an eye on things here, so there is quite a brain trust in operation for this estate tucked away in the northeast corner of the appellation, just across the winding road from Beaucastel. 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

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Le Clos du Caillou
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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