The younger generation at Le Clos du Caillou as of 2020 purchased a spectacular property north of the family estate in Courthézon. The winery is made up of a 15th-century farmhouse and cellars, surrounded by some 16 acres of prime Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards. With many vines planted in 1924 and terroir that echoes Châteauneuf’s finest, winemaker Marilou Vacheron and her brother Axel are more than well-positioned to craft seriously compelling and character-rich southern blends. Le Mazet in particular is a fruit-driven Côtes du Rhône where the Grenache and Syrah co-ferment in cement tanks using wild yeasts. The resulting wine is one that is bright and generous on the palate, easy to drink and delicious. A beautiful Côtes du Rhône that punches well above its weight.