Clos du Caillou Le Clos du Caillou 1998 75CL

Clos du Caillou Le Clos du Caillou 1998 is a beautifully expressive Rhône red that shows why the great wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are so revered. Built around Grenache, it balances richness and finesse with impressive purity, layered concentration, and a distinctive mineral edge that gives the wine real lift and definition.

Makuprofiili
In the glass, this wine typically shows a mature garnet colour with softening edges, reflecting its age. The nose is generous and inviting, opening with black raspberry, kirsch, and ripe dark fruit, followed by hints of sweet spice, garrigue, and liquid minerals. On the palate, it is full-bodied and supple, with a polished texture and the warm, expansive character that Grenache can deliver at its best. The fruit remains vivid, supported by glycerol richness, depth, and a long, harmonious finish. Now at a mature stage, it is likely drinking very well, though well-stored bottles may continue to hold for a little longer.

Viininvalmistus
Clos du Caillou is based in the southern Rhône, where warm Mediterranean conditions, stony soils, and the influence of the surrounding garrigue help shape the ripe, aromatic style of the estate’s wines. The fruit for this cuvée is rooted in the classic terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where low-yielding vines and careful selection are essential to producing wines of concentration and balance. Harvesting is typically carried out by hand to preserve fruit quality, and the wine is vinified with an emphasis on gentle extraction and preserving purity, allowing the character of Grenache and the site to shine through.

Ruoka & tarjoilu
This wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, duck, game birds, beef tenderloin, and richly flavoured Mediterranean dishes such as herb-crusted rack of lamb or ratatouille with slow-cooked meats. It also works well with aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant gently if the bottle is still showing youthful structure or sediment; for a mature 1998, a short decant just before serving is usually sufficient.

Tuottaja
Clos du Caillou is a respected estate in the southern Rhône, known for producing wines with a distinctive sense of elegance, precision, and terroir expression. The estate has earned a strong reputation in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône for combining richness with freshness, and for crafting wines that often show remarkable purity and finesse. Over the years, Clos du Caillou has become one of the region’s notable producers, appreciated by collectors and critics alike for consistently high-quality, characterful wines.

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