Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône VV 'Cuvee Unique' ‘22

From 80-year-old Grenache vines on galets roulés near Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this wine pours an opaque purple-black. The profoundly complex nose weaves together blackberry liqueur, roasted garrigue herbs, and crushed peppercorn with emerging violet and graphite notes. The palate achieves near-perfect balance - massive flavors of blueberry compote, bitter chocolate, and smoked game are matched by polished tannins and vibrant acidity (5.7 g/L TA) that earned 96-98 point scores. Aged 18 months in foudres, this 15% alcohol beauty finishes with a kaleidoscope of fruit and mineral elements that linger for minutes. Decant for daube provençale or cellar until 2036+ - the 2021 vintage produced Southern Rhônes of legendary quality.