{"product_id":"clos-du-caillou-les-safres-chateauneuf-du-pape-blanc-2025","title":"2025 Clos du Caillou, \"Les Safres\" Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Châteauneuf-du-Pape accounts for a microscopic 7% of the entire region's output, making top bottlings nearly impossible to track down. Today we’re dropping a first-to-market US Exclusive on the 2025 Le Clos du Caillou \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Safres Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Scoring a massive 95 Points from Jeb Dunnuck and 94 Points from James Suckling, this fully biodynamic banger easily outplays heavyweights retailing for $80–$125+, standing as one of the single best value high-scoring CdP Blancs on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe secret? Caillou’s 40- to 50-year-old vines sit in the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Bédines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lieu-dit in Courthézon, right next door to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Rayas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePignan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike the heat-retaining cobblestones (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egalets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) found elsewhere, Caillou’s rare pure yellow sand (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esafres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) acts as a natural air conditioner. Under the guidance of winemaker Bruno Gaspard, it locks in electric freshness, silky textures, and a chalky minerality that heavy stones just can't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, and 30% Clairette with minimal oak, this ultimate Chardonnay alternative unleashes a luminous pour loaded with white peach, crisp green pear, citrus blossom, star anise, and frangipane. The mouthfeel is supple yet weightless, finishing on a long, saline, mineral-driven note. White allocations this small never stick around, so grab a multi-bottle pack for handsome tiered savings while our exclusive stateside stash lasts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanté!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jeb_dunnuck_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"Jeb Dunnuck Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Based on 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, and 30% Clairette from the sandy Safre soils of les Bédines, the 2025 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Safres Blanc was fully destemmed and aged four months in neutral French oak barrels. Wonderfully pure stone fruits, honeyed orange, minty herbs, and floral nuances define the aromatics. It's medium-bodied, fresh, and focused on the palate, with flawlessly integrated acidity and an undeniable sense of minerality on the finish. There are roughly 216 cases produced of this brilliant white, which can be enjoyed over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2025-2040.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A succulent, balanced and focused white, offering aromas of stone fruits, dried herbs, pears skins and some mild spices. Medium-bodied, nicely rounded and precise palate with plenty of flavor and texture in the long finish. From organically grown grapes.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47229610524726,"sku":"SOMM2608-LCC24CDB-750","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024ClosduCaillou_LesSafres_Chateauneuf-du-PapeBlanc.png?v=1786638721","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/clos-du-caillou-les-safres-chateauneuf-du-pape-blanc-2025","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}