Chateauneuf du Pape - Wines - Domaine André Brunel - Les Cailloux
Les Cailloux Rouge 2023

Les Cailloux Rouge 2023

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  • Vinification

    Concrete vat, destemming in totality. Pumping over for 4 weeks

  • Maturing

    Ageing for 18 month in stainless steel tanks

  • When to drink

    These wines may be enjoyed when young to fully appreciate the fresh red fruits brought by the Grenache. But their ageing potential will fully reveal itself after a minimum of 5 years and their peak at around 10 years.

  • Blending

    Grenache (70%), Mourvèdre (20%), Syrah (10%)

  • Average age of the vines

    60 years

  • Yield

    30 hl / h

  • Type of harvest

    Exclusively manual

  • Alcohol content

    14.5 % alc./vol.

Terroir

The cuvée takes its name from the countless rolled pebbles present in the vineyards, which also give the Domaine its name. The vineyard consists of multiple plots, each contributing its own characteristics and imparting incredible complexity to this wine: Bois de la Ville and Serres, whose very poor and highly filtering gravel beds allow for optimal water drainage, resulting in a highly concentrated juice; Farguerol and Cansaud, whose red and blue clays provide extreme aromatic richness; and finally Cabrières and Revès, where chalky limestone brings structure and length on the palate. This meticulous analysis of the terroir has enabled us to determine the most suitable grape variety and the most appropriate vineyard management methods (type of ground cover, pruning, plowing frequency, etc.).

 

Tasting Notes

2023 was an exceptional year, marked by a remarkably long harvest that began as early as August, resulting in a fine, elegant, and expressive wine, true to our terroir.
At first, this vintage reveals aromas of red fruit, licorice, and menthol. On the palate, the ample and silky texture is supported by supple and complex tannins. Its finish lingers with spicy notes, adding depth and salinity to the whole.

 

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