2001 Domaine du Clos du Caillou "R̩serve le Clos du Caillou" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape a plot in Monthelon that

a plot in Monthelon that was planted in 1902‰Û_ Easily the oldest vines I have ever seen in Champagne

fresh and complex at once

with subtle yet rich berry and boysenberry flavors and silky tannins

Needs time to soften

and the wine was aged on its lees for 9 to 10 months

2001 Domaine du Clos du Caillou "R̩serve le Clos du Caillou" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape a plot in Monthelon thatThis is rolling along, slowly unwinding its dark, mulled fig, currant paste and blackberry pte de fruit notes. The still dense, fleshy and youthful fruit is melding with more mature hints of roasted apple wood, briar, espresso and smoldering ash notes that stretch out through the long, richly detailed finish. Impressive now, and should cruise for another decade.2001 Chteauneuf du Pape non blind retrospective (November 2011). Drink now through 2022.