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Clos du Caillou, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres, 2021

Red Wine from Southern Rhone, France
by Clos du Caillou
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Clos du Caillou was founded in 1895 as a hunting preserve and only began serious vineyard development under the Pouizin family from 1956. Sylvie Vacheron, who took over in 1996 with her husband Jean-Denis after leaving their Sancerre vineyard, has led the domaine to biodynamic certification and greater finesse. Les Safres takes its name from its distinctive sandy soil—"safres" meaning compacted sand—which imparts a supple texture and smooth tannins rather than the power associated with Châteauneuf's famous galets roulés. The blend is 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre, aged 14 months in 25-year-old foudres. The 2021 vintage came after severe April frosts that cut yields 20-25% below average, but produced wines of old-fashioned elegance: measured alcohol around 14%, strict tannins, and vibrant acidity. Expect florals, peony, and rose alongside fresh red fruit. A Châteauneuf for those who prize finesse.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"Matured for 18 months in foudre, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres is a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre. Pale ruby-colored, it reveals enticing red fruit aromas mingled with tomato leaf and cloves. Velvety tannins envelope this full-bodied red, balanced by fresh acidity and culminating in a savory finish." —Nicolas Greinacher

Robert Parker

93 points

"While the fruit may be less explosive in the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Safres than in the 2020, it remains charming and seductive, a gentle ride of raspberries and cherries, wrapped in subtle herbal intricacies. It's medium to full-bodied, silky-textured and long on the finish." —Joe Czerwinski

More about Clos du Caillou

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Grenache , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend , Syrah

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

grilled steak, lamb chops, mushroom ragu, aged cheddar, roasted meats

Tasting Profile

Dark cherry, plum, black pepper, and licorice with earthy undertones. Full-bodied with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a structured finish with spicy complexity.