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and the 2023 vintage carries a critics' average of 93 points — a testament to the singular site that produces it

There is no barrel influence or tannic dryness — the finish simply fades into a pleasant tropical echo

The mid-palate brings malty depth and light floral fragrances

rounded tannins and medium body

Le Clos du Caillou Cotes du Rhone Red netherlands-vodka while saline minerality provides aLe Clos du Caillou Ctes du Rhne Red is a biodynamic, Grenache dominant Southern Rhne blend in a 750ml bottle, typically bottled around 14% ABV. Scoring 90 points from The Wine Advocate (2022 vintage, Joe Czerwinski), this bottling consistently demonstrates why the estate's Ctes du Rhne wines are regarded as rivals to many producers' Chteauneuf du Pape. Quick Facts: ABV: ~14% (varies by vintage) Origin: Ctes du Rhne, France Blend: 70% Grenache, 15%