2020 Le Clos du Caillou La Reserve Cotes du Rhone [WA92-94][JD91-93]

Producer: Le Clos du Caillou Region: Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France  Blend: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault Year: 2020  Wine Advocate, 92-94 Points  "Vinified in concrete and aging in a mix of demi-muids and amphorae, the 2020 Cotes du Rhone La Reserve is easily the equal of many Châteauneufs. A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, it offers up scents of rose petals, black tea, black cherries and red raspberries. Full-bodied, generous and rich, it finishes long and silky."  Jeb Dunnuck, 91-93 Points  "In the same ballpark, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Reserve is 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre that was co-fermented and is still aging in demi-muids. It’s the equivalent of a terrific Châteauneuf du Pape with its ripe black cherry and black raspberry fruits as well as notes of Provençal garrigue, pepper, and violets. Medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins and terrific balance, it’s a gorgeous Cotes du Rhone in the making."  Winemaker Notes:  "This wine has a beautiful