2020 Le Clos du Caillou Cotes du Rhone Les Quartz [JD93][WA91-93]

Producer: Le Clos du Caillou Region: Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France Blend: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah Year: 2020   Jeb Dunnuck, 93 Points  "The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Les Quartz (80/20 Grenache and Syrah) has lots of up-front red and blue fruits as well as peppery herbs and spice. All destemmed and brought up in a mix of foudre, tank, and barrels, this medium to full-bodied barrel sample has good structure, terrific ripeness, and outstanding length."  Wine Advocate, 91-93 Points  "A blend of 80% Grenache (maturing in demi-muids and foudre) and 20% Syrah (in used barriques), the 2020 Cotes du Rhone Les Quartz was entirely destemmed, yet it offers up seductive floral-herbal notes of rose garden alongside raspberries and cherries. Medium to full-bodied, silky and voluminous on the palate, it finishes long and elegant. It's another terrific wine that should prove relatively affordable upon release."  Winemaker Notes:  "This wine shows a bright ruby color, with purple reflections. The nose opens u