| Producer | Le Clos du Caillou |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Varietal | Cotes Du Rhone |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 210000025218 |
| Size | 750ml |
Le Quartz Cotes du Rhone has always been a favorite of mine with its deep flavors of blackberries, wild plums, and bright raspberries, but the 2022 vintage is being lauded as an "exceptional" vintage, and I don't disagree. The nose alone is intoxicating filled with figs and fresh mint, preceding the afore mentioned depth of the palate. This is a can't miss wine, a blend of Grenache and Syrah. Pair this with slow cooked beef topped with mushrooms or a charcuterie board with the freshest goat cheese. - JD Arredondo
Crafted from vines planted on sandy soils with topsoils of galets roulés, the 2022 Cotes du Rhone Les Quartz possesses a dark, deep bouquet of dark cherries, kirsch, violet, garrigue and spices. Moderately weighted with a velvety, juicy attack, it is layered and round, culminating in a gourmand, elegant and long finish. Deeper than the Bouquet des Garrigues, this blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, all destemmed, is another great effort at this address.