If Châteauneuf-du-Pape usually means power, Les Safres shows you the other side: pure silk. Grown on sandy soils that soften Grenache’s natural heft, this is Clos du Caillou’s most lifted, elegant bottling—and it’s absolutely gorgeous in 2022.
It’s all about wild red berries, garrigue herbs, sweet spice, and a savory, stony undercurrent that keeps it feeling fresh and alive. The tannins are super fine, the fruit is vivid but not heavy, and the whole thing just floats across your palate.
You can drink it now with a good decant, or let it evolve into something even more haunting over the next 5–10 years. Either way, it’s a perfect Châteauneuf for when you want all the depth, but none of the weight.
Perfect for: duck breast, herby roast lamb, mushroom risotto, or whenever you’re feeling just a little bit fancy but still want a wine you can actually enjoy (not just admire).
