Côtes-du-Rhône
Le Caillou
Rouge 2025
Download Technical Information (PDF) Download HD Photo2025 VINTAGE: An early and contrasting vintage, full of promise.
A mild winter and a spring marked by regular rainfall encouraged vigorous vine growth and built-up valuable water reserves. Despite three notable heatwaves (late June, mid-July, and early August), the vines withstood the heat well thanks to the good water reserves, allowing for early yet balanced ripening.
Harvest began in mid-August, before early September rains rebalanced the fruit maturity and brought a touch of freshness. Careful leaf-thinning work ensured optimal phenolic ripeness.
This vintage shows a dual personality — both powerful and concentrated, yet marked by freshness and aromatic finesse. The first tastings reveal wines of great balance, deep color, and elegant structure, with a superb expression of our sandy-soil Grenache, combining density with remarkable delicacy.
BLEND:
70% Grenache
15% Syrah
15% Mourvèdre
SOILS CHARACTERISTICS:
Sandy soils and round pebbles.
VINIFICATION:
Hand-picking with sorting in the vineyard and then in cellar.
80% de-stemming (20% wholes clusters) and vinification in concrete and stainless-steel tanks with wild yeasts.
AGEING: In concrete tanks for 4 months.
WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES:
This wine displays a clear ruby color.
The nose is intense and expressive, dominated by aromas of fresh red fruits, reminiscent of crushed strawberries. Notes of fresh mint suggest a lively character, while a spicy touch recalling Espelette pepper and cinnamon adds complexity. A delicate floral hint of lily of the valley completes the aromatic bouquet.
The attack is fresh and generous, evolving into a round and harmonious palate. The flavor profile leans toward stone fruits such as cherry and plum, supported by light spicy notes and a hint of licorice. The balance is well managed, with a supple and approachable structure.
This is a vibrant wine that expresses itself fully from a young age !
FOOD AND WINES PAIRING:
Beetroot, got chees, honey, and hazelnuts toasts
Fig and Parma pizza
Red pepper risotto with chorizo chips
6 months aged Gouda
Strawberry pavlova with red berry coulis