Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_australia but as a critic

but as a critic

where they are vinified and then aged for 12 months

open-knit fabric

the use of French oak has become more measured and the Barolos are now among the elite wines of the region in virtually every vintage

I have encountered better bottles in the past

Clos Caillou, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_australia but as a criticThe 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape is drinking perfectly, and to my mind, is getting close to full maturity. Black cherry and assorted darker fruits all mix nicely with notions of garrigue, licorice and wild herbs. It opens up in the glass to show a medium bodied, silky, balanced and textured style. Im a fan. Consume it over the coming handful of years. This was a massive tasting with the team at Clos du Caillou and we went through each of their cuvees