Les Quartz 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape - Le Clos du Caillou
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(95 - 97)/100 James Suckling
Cellaring potential: Drink now through 2035.
Joe Czerwinski's May 2022 tasting note: "From a late-ripening sandy site next to the Clos, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz is an 80-20 blend of Grenache and Syrah. Scents of roses, herbal tea, cherries and raspberries leave your mouth watering, while the palate is stunning and silky. It really looks special this year.
- CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOILS : Sandy soils, composed of pebbles rolled on the surface, in the area known as "Les Cassanets".
- ASSEMBLY: 70% Grenache - 30% Syrah.
- VINIFICATION : Manual harvest with sorting in the vineyard and then in the cellar.
- 100% de-stemming, then fermentation in wooden truncated cone vats with indigenous yeasts.
- AGEING : Grenache : 90% in demi-muids (600L) and 10% in amphora (terracotta). Syrah: aged in barrels. For 14 months.
- TASTING: This wine has a pretty Bismarck red color with Bordeaux tints. The nose is elegant and discreet. One finds aromas of orange marmalade and candied cherries associated with notes of sweet spices. The palate is smooth and suave with a beautiful aromatic persistence. All in elegance.
- AGREEMENTS : Rabbit of Garenne in gibelotte - Hare stew - Tournedos Rossini.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 95-97/100 |
| Note WS | 94/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Areas of Rhône | Clos du Caillou |
| Prix | From 50 to 80 € |
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