Le Clos du Caillou 'Le Caillou' Red Blend, Cote du Rhone, France

Nestled in the heart of the esteemed Cote du Rhone region, the 2022 Le Clos du Caillou 'Le Caillou' Red Blend emerges as a testament to resilience and meticulous craftsmanship. This vintage, marked by extreme weather patterns, showcases the vineyard's biodynamic practices that preserved the grapes' integrity, resulting in a wine of surprising depth and elegance reminiscent of the renowned 2015 vintage. Product Details Vines Average Age: Over 60 years Blend: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault Yield: 33 hl/ha Soil Characteristics: Sandy soils Harvest: Hand-picked, with sorting both in the vineyard and at the cellar Vinification: 80% destemmed, 20% whole clusters; fermented in concrete and stainless-steel tanks with wild yeasts Aging: 4 months in concrete tanks Serving Temperature: 60-63°F (16-17°C) Sensory Description The 2022 'Le Caillou' Red Blend presents a brilliant ruby-purple hue with plum reflections. The nose is an aromatic bouquet of kirsch and berry fr