France · Rhone · Southern Rhone · Cotes du Rhone White · Still · wine-wine · 1245233
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| Price / case | Vintage | Packing | Qty | Location |
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| 519.00 HKD | 2019 | 3 x 75cl | 1 | hk / Hong Kong |
| 894.00 HKD | 2022 | 6 x 75cl | 2 | hk / Hong Kong |
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Rating: 90 –90
A step up the quality ladder, the estate-produced 2020 Cotes du Rhone Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc is an unoaked blend of 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Viognier and 10% Roussanne. Honeyed and peachy, with a line of pineapple-driven fruit as its spine, it's medium to full-bodied, silky textured and long on the finish.
Rating: 91 –91
The 2019 Cotes du Rhone Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc is a tank-fermented and aged blend of 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc and 15% each Roussanne and Viognier. It's more lime-like and linear than the le Caillou bottling, reflecting the different cépages as well as the terroir. Hints of green peach reveal the ripeness of the vintage while retaining a zesty quality. It's medium to full-bodied, with a silky feel and terrific length.
Rating: 90 –90
The medium-bodied 2022 Cotes du Rhone Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc was picked over approximately six weeks, beginning on August 10 with the Viognier and ending September 27 with the last of the Clairette Rose (the blend also includes Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc). Scents of lime zest, pear and melon dominate the nose, while the palate is rather lean, with a zesty, focused finish.
Rating: 91 –91
A blend of 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Viognier and 5% each Bourboulenc and Roussanne, the 2021 Cotes du Rhone Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc features scents of pear, melon, tangerine and hints of white pepper and ground anise. It's medium to full-bodied, intensely flavored, lively and long, a terrific white Rhône to drink over the next few years.
Rating: 90 –90
A killer Côtes du Rhône white, the 2014 Côtes du Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc is made from Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Bottled at the end of January, it has more citrus, white grapefruit and floral notes in a medium-bodied, beautifully focused and clean style.
Rating: 90 –90
The 2015 Côtes du Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc, which has lots of Viognier character in its white peach, tangerine and floral aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, nicely textured and yet still fresh, drink it over the coming year or so.
Rating: 91 –91
The 2017 Cotes du Rhone Le Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc is crisper and more focused than the basic Le Caillou bottling. Boasting racy lime aromas and flavors, it's tonic and zesty on the long finish. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Viognier, it should drink well for a couple of years.
Rating: 87 –87
The 2011 Cotes du Rhone Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc is a blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 35% Clairette and the rest Viognier and Bourboulenc. It exhibits lots of flowery notes intermixed with quince, fig and honeyed citrus. It is a tasty, fresh, medium-bodied white. This estate, which encompasses considerable acreage, produces Cotes du Rhones and Chateauneuf du Papes. It has nearly 25 acres in the former appellation as well as a remarkable 42 acres in the actual clos (or walled vineyard) of Caillou. Part of that is only 500 meters from the Rayas vineyard. The cellars and the clos are located in the eastern/northeastern sector of the appellation. The vineyards have been biodynamically farmed since 2003, and Domaine du Caillou is one of the reference points for Chateauneuf du Pape as well as Cotes du Rhone. Much of the credit for this must go to proprietress Sylvie Vacheron, who lost her husband in a tragic traffic accident in 2001. Along with her two daughters and her assistants, Bruno Gaspard and Aude Perch as well as consulting oenologist Philippe Cambie, Sylvie continues to produce an enviable portfolio of world-class wines. The Cotes du Rhone are Provencal in style. As for the Chateauneuf du Papes, they have hit home runs with all their 2011s. Sylvie Vacheron told me that their terroir within the clos is actually one of the most precocious in Chateauneuf du Pape, and their harvest often occurs at least two weeks before some of the cooler terroirs of the appellation. That’s somewhat mind-boggling when you realize that Chateauneuf du Pape is not that large. The 2010 Cotes du Rhones are all marvelous wines. The three 2010 Chateauneuf du Papes are stunning. Readers should not forget about Domaine du Caillou’s white wines, which continue to go from strength to strength. Importers: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910; Dionysos Imports, Manassas, VA; tel. (703) 392-7073; Import Wines, Middleton, WI; tel. (608) 833-8622; and Domaine Select Wine Estates, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799
Rating: 88 –88
Slightly better, with more spice, chamomile, pear and peachy notes, the 2012 Cotes du Rhone Blanc Bouquet des Garrigues is medium-bodied, fresh and lively on the palate, with superb purity of fruit. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Pink Clairette, Viognier and Bourboulenc that was vinified all in tank, it should be consumed over the coming year or two as well. Drink now-2015. Located in the northeastern part of Chateauneuf du Pape, and covering 22 acres in the appellation and 110 acres in Cotes du Rhone (most of which are situated around the estate and bordering Chateauneuf du Pape), this benchmark estate is run by Sylvie Vacheron, with Bruno Gaspard assisted by Aude Perch and oenologist Philippe Cambie making the wines. The winemaking here is mostly traditional, yet spans the spectrum with some of their top wines seeing time in some new barrels. While the wines emphasize fruit and texture, they never lose their Southern Rhone souls and age beautifully. The vineyards have been farmed biodynamically since 2003, and the estate was certified Organic in 2010. This is an absolutely stunning set of wines by this team. Moving to the reds, both 2011 and 2012 are very strong here, with the 2011s easily being some of the finest wines in the vintage. Looking at the Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz cuvee, which, like the Cotes du Rhone Les Quartz, comes mostly from the rolled pebble soils the region is known for. It is normally a blend of 85% foudre-aged Grenache and 15% barrel-aged Syrah. Compared to the Les Safres, this cuvee is normally more concentrated and structured, with big fruit and an exuberant personality. The most modern-styled of the lineup and coming all from sandy soils (Pignan and Guigasse lieux-dits) and seeing a touch of new demi-muid, the Reserve le Clos du Caillou is always a blend of roughly 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre. Importers: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910; Dionysos Imports, Manassas, VA; tel. (703) 392-7073; Import Wines, Middleton, WI; tel. (608) 833-8622; and Domaine Select Wine Estates, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799
Rating: 88 –88
The 2013 Côtes du Rhône Bouquet des Garrigues Blanc is a fresh, lively and obviously well-made white that gives up notes of citrus blossom, green herbs and mineral. It’s a delicious, fresh and elegant white to drink over the coming year or two.
Rating: 92 –92
A succulent, precise and lively white with notes of green pears, white peaches, stones and some almonds. It’s medium-bodied with a fresh touch on the mid-palate. Crisp yet relaxed, with discreet fruit character in the savory, tactile finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.