Will Stanley

9.5

I’ve been so eager to open the 2019 Les Cailloux, the first of a case that I bought a couple of years ago following a visit to C9DP during which I first tried the wine. This is an exemplary wine for the region, predominantly old-vine Grenache with around 30% (I think) other varieties, which is both powerful and pure, striking a lovely balance between a modern, terroir-driven style and the natural rusticity of the appellation. I enjoyed this so much I made no notes, so can’t say much more other than that I’m delighted to have a case of this and would recommend it to anyone interested in fresh, pure and ageworthy examples of Châteauneuf. — 11 days ago

Doug Powers

9.7

Medium-dark ruby-red color, classic CdP aromas of Grenache and Syrah, similar flavors, outstanding length, so great, super long finish, great CdP!! — 8 years ago

with Jim

Alexandra Bergabo

9.0

Very drinkable — 10 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

Wowza this is good. 80% Roussanne, and it shows. I love that grape. Such richness, and though the acidity is low, there’s great mineral tension here. So rich and enveloping. — 4 months ago

with Rebecca and Angelo

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Loads of honeysuckle and melon. — 4 years ago

Chris Grimm

9.6

#ocwd16p1 — 9 years ago

with Brooke, Jonathan and 1 other

Peter Bourget

9.5

2010 Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone. Floral and minerally. Light body with nice structure. — 11 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.1

This is a very good value for a classic GSM Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Well balanced, with good acidity, plush tannins and bright red (strawberry, red currant) and black fruit (blackberry, black cherry). There is already a welcome note of garrigue (wild thyme and lavender) and a hint of leather. What prevents it from scoring higher is a medium finish from toned-down intensity. For that added level you need to go for the top-tier (and excellent) Les Cailloux! — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.6

Blend of 70% Grenache, 17% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah & 3% Cinsault, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, oak and floral spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with hints of oak, herb spice and floral notes. Wine was complex and elegant with smooth tannins, long fruit and spicy finish. Very Nice! — 3 years ago

Rick Baumgarten

9.3

No signs of age. Red fruit still bright. Garrigue and red meat. Nose, taste, and finish stayed long and consistent — 9 years ago

with Don