2001 Domaine du Clos du Caillou "R̩serve le Clos du Caillou" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape resonance and pure power

resonance and pure power

not overly complex but with appreciable succulence on the easy going finish

a little kerosene - quite mercurial in the glass

fresh and complex at once

some oak flavour and power showing on the long savoury finish

2001 Domaine du Clos du Caillou "R̩serve le Clos du Caillou" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape resonance and pure powerThis is rolling along, slowly unwinding its dark, mulled fig, currant paste and blackberry pte de fruit notes. The still dense, fleshy and youthful fruit is melding with more mature hints of roasted apple wood, briar, espresso and smoldering ash notes that stretch out through the long, richly detailed finish. Impressive now, and should cruise for another decade.2001 Chteauneuf du Pape non blind retrospective (November 2011). Drink now through 2022.