Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions It's a solid effort

It's a solid effort

If we use Laura as the pivotal point

white pepper and touches of clove develop with aeration

Fine French oak sits in the perfect place

Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions It's a solid effortThe 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