Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions There is notably better mid-palate

There is notably better mid-palate density to the medium-bodied and mineral-driven flavors that display focused power on the bone-dry

Disgorged in June 2016 with eight grams per liter dosage

all enlivened by brisk acidity

stony finish

Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions There is notably better mid-palateThe 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape is drinking perfectly, and to my mind, is getting close to full maturity. Black cherry and assorted darker fruits all mix nicely with notions of garrigue, licorice and wild herbs. It opens up in the glass to show a medium bodied, silky, balanced and textured style. Im a fan. Consume it over the coming handful of years. This was a massive tasting with the team at Clos du Caillou and we went through each of their cuvees