Why it matters
The producer
Eight generations of winemaking heritage root Domaine André Brunel in the Rhône Valley, reaching back to the 1700s. The producer's named bottles are red wines, with Châteauneuf du Pape and Côtes du Rhône on the labels. Les Cailloux, Cuvée Réservée and Cuvée Sommelongue are the three named wines in the range.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
The Rhône Valley is the family's historical home, with two appellation names attached to the red wines. Les Cailloux and Cuvée Réservée carry Châteauneuf du Pape, while Cuvée Sommelongue carries Côtes du Rhône. An appellation identifies a regulated geographic category, so these names place the bottles in distinct Rhône categories on the label.
Wines to know
The range in view
The range contains three named red wines. Les Cailloux and Cuvée Réservée are Châteauneuf du Pape reds, while Cuvée Sommelongue is a 2024 Côtes du Rhône red.
Les Cailloux brings lightly dried red cherry, wild strawberry, fennel and sweet toasted notes. Cuvée Sommelongue has very supple tannins with a pronounced taste of spices and liquorice. Cuvée Réservée 2024 completes the named Châteauneuf du Pape pair.