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2003 Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine du Caillou Les Quartz
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 32
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bobbylion Likes this wine: 91 points
March 9, 2024 - I suppose you could say that this is past peak. I see it in its gentle tretiary plateau. Oak is a bit too prominent for me - hence a point less. Tannins and acidity still there. Totally acceptable aged CdP.
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StefanV Likes this wine: 90 points
June 21, 2020 - Was a bit past peak but still quite enjoyable. Dark fruit, intensity still there but not very pronounced. Nice structure and balance but must be consumed.
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Klugi Wine wrote: 92 points
July 13, 2019 - Same like 6 month ago. Excellent!
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Klugi Wine Likes this wine: 92 points
January 10, 2019 - Had a couple bottles over the last 10 years. This one is peaking right now with a nice bouquet of kirsch liquor, some garrigue and minerality. The wine amazes with great balance and refreshing qualities. It hides its strong muscles incredibly well and is an excellent expression of C9dP.
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Eric Guido Likes this wine: 93 points
October 31, 2018 - The bouquet was completely mature, yet in a beautiful place, showing dried florals mixed with dusty black earth, as notes of plum, fig and raisin came forward in a sweetly spiced and almost confectionary expression, yet not quite; instead, it swayed more toward the balsamic spectrum. On the palate, I found silky textures on a light-medium bodied frame, creating a hovering effect, as notes of dried black cherry, bitter balsamic spice, moist earth, and hints of Chambord gave way to dried inner floral tones. The entire experience remained incredibly fresh in its maturity, as the acidity here was in perfect balance, going into a long finish, showing saturating dried strawberry, plum, and a slightly porty spiciness.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Bonus Reviews, 10/12/2006 (link)(Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine du Caillou Les Quartz) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2006, IWC Issue #124 (link)(Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
11/24/2004 (link)(Clos du Caillou, Les Quartz Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Le Clos du Caillou
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Domaine du Caillou Les Quartz
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Code 6968050010537
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 171 (46%)
- Consumed 201 (54%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryFrance
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- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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