2022 Le Clos du Caillou 'Les Quartz' Chateauneuf du Pape
This wine has an intense red color with brilliant reflections. The nose opens with elegant aromas of cherries, gooseberries and menthol notes, combined with roasted notes. There is a great aromatic complexity. The mouth is structured, ample and round, revealing aromas of fruits with brandy, white pepper and licorice. The finish is elegant, long and greedy.
Wine Advocate
The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz is a return to the blockbuster style of the 2020, yet it retains a sense of freshness. Hints of menthol and crushed stone on the nose accent black cherries and blueberries, while the full-bodied palate is plush and expansive without being at all heavy. Lush and long, produced from yields under 20 hectoliters per hectare, it's a stunning blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah.
Jeb Dunnuck
More closed and reticent, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Quartz reveals a deeper ruby/plum hue as well as remarkably purity in its black cherry and assorted darker berry fruits as well as black peppery, black olive, licorice, and violets aromas and flavors. Absolutely gorgeous on the palate, it's full-bodied and has a deep, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish.