Chateau de Vaudieu, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Les Clairette de Gabriel
Chateau de Vaudieu20196×75cl
WhiteRhone
£260per case of 6×75cl, in bond
£43.33 per bottle
1 case available
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1 case
Details
- Region
- Rhone
- Sub-region
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape
- Country
- France
- Pack size
- 6×75cl
- ABV
- 14%
- LWIN
- 1944862
- LWIN verified
- Yes
Critic ratings
- Jeb DunnuckReviewed Oct 2020Drinking window: 2020–2035
97/100
I loved the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Clairette de Gabriel and this beauty is up there with the finest whites in the vintage. All Clairette planted in limestone soils, this vivid gold-hued beauty offers a beautiful, medium to full-bodied, concentrated, balanced style as well as classic notes of white flowers, dried pineapple, honeycomb, and subtle waxy nuances. It’s rich yet stays weightless and elegant, with a terrific sense of freshness (although I suspect the acidity is quite low) and purity. It’s going to evolve for 10-15 years or more, although there’s no need to delay gratification. Château de Vaudieu is located in the center of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation, just south of Rayas. The estate is impeccably run by Laurent Bréchet with the winemaking falling to consultant Philippe Cambie. Today they release a number of special cuvees based largely on individual parcels around the domaine. The winemaking can be thought of as quasi-modern, with most of the wines destemmed and brought up in older barrels and demi-muids. New oak is kept to a minimum and the wines always show Provençal, elegant characters. In addition to the brilliant reds, this estate fashions some of the greatest whites in the appellation!
- Decanter World Wine AwardsReviewed Aug 2022Drinking window: 2022–2035
95/100
Intense toasty oak, like grilled bread and burnt limes. The full and rich texture is balanced with intensity of flavour and salinity. Retains its freshness and varietal character, creating a bombastic style of oaked Clairette. Old vines planted on limestone.
- Jancis RobinsonAlistair Cooper MWReviewed Oct 2020Drinking window: 2021–2028
16/20
100% Clairette. Tasted blind. Rich fruit here – balanced and weighty mid palate. There is a nice feel to the fruit but it needs some time to integrate fully. Limey nose and long finish. (AC)