Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 2001 Clos du Caillou CdP Cuvée Reservée, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhône, France
Black. Intense scents of tar and dark berries with added notes of asphalt. Hugely concentrated with a dense, thick, and sweet core of fruit. Superb complexity coupled with an intense and "big" delivery, this is a prime example of a homogenous co-existence of high alcohol, large concentration and weight, and a high degree of drinking pleasure. Very long aftertaste with notes of cardamom and pepper. Loved it.
96 points