MAGNUM CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2018 CLOS DU CAILLOU

€110.00

Magnum 150 cl

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Livraison estimée entre le 13/11/26 et le 19/11/26

Tasting

To the eye

A superb ruby-red colour, intense and deep, with violet and purple highlights that reflect the vintage’s fine concentration.

Nose

Highly expressive, complex and exceptionally refined. It releases a bouquet of ripe red and black fruits (crushed raspberry, black cherry, blackberry), quickly enveloped by notes of sweet spices (liquorice, white pepper), garrigue and tapenade. As it opens up, it reveals a delicate hint of dried rose and peony – the signature aroma of the great sandy terroirs.

Palate

The attack is velvety, almost sensual. The wine displays a full-bodied character, brimming with luscious fruit, and a texture of great refinement. The tannins are present but infinitely supple, completely integrated into the wine’s richness. The finish is long and warm, yet balanced by a hint of minty freshness.

Pairing

This great wine from the Southern Rhône calls for food with character. It will bring out the best in a leg of lamb cooked for seven hours with herbes de Provence, a fillet of beef en croûte, a duck breast with cherries or a fine wild boar stew. As for cheeses, pair it with a mature Saint-Nectaire or a sheep’s-milk Tomme. It must be decanted 1 to 2 hours before serving, and served at around 16°C.

Aging potential

The 2018 vintage is already very approachable thanks to its silky tannins, but the Magnum bottle really brings out its full potential. Whilst it can be enjoyed now after decanting, this giant is built to stand the test of time and will age majestically for 10 to 15 years in the cellar.

Features

Color Red
Region Rhône
Designation CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE
Vintage 2018
Format Magnum
Domain CLOS DU CAILLOU
Capacity 150 cl

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does the magnum really change how this 2018 ages?

Yes: this format limits the natural oxygenation through the cork and slows the wine’s evolution. It is therefore particularly well suited to extended cellaring, although no specific aging period is indicated for this cuvée.

Is this 2018 better suited to fans of austere wines or charming reds?

The profile described clearly favors charm: this 2018 is generous and highly aromatic. That is a useful indication if you are looking for an appealing expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape rather than an austere character.

Should the pressure from mildew in 2018 raise concerns about the quality of this wine?

Spring was challenging, but the hot, dry summer yielded grapes of exceptional ripeness. The main reported impact was the very small harvest, so the spring conditions alone are not reason to rule out this vintage.

Do you have to choose between ripe fruit and elegance with this vintage?

The description of this 2018 specifically combines exceptional grape ripeness with a very elegant expression. Its generous character is therefore not presented as incompatible with finesse.

For a gathering around the same table, what practical advantage does this magnum offer over two 75 cl bottles?

The volume is the same: this 1.5-litre magnum is equivalent to two 75 cl bottles. It lets you share a single bottle among your guests; if you cellar it before the meal, it will evolve more slowly than a standard-size bottle.

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