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Château Caillivet - Cuvée In 2012

Graves|Red wine

3.6/5 (28 customers)

15/20

RVF (G&M)

15/20

RVF

“A beautiful, concentrated red wine distinguished by a rich, full-bodied texture that gives free rein to an exuberant expression of black fruits with superb definition. It even gives the impression of having been aged in barrels, even though it was aged exclusively in tanks! ” (The 2015 Guide to Wine Bargains—Gerbelle & Maurange). A red wine that is rich and velvety on the palate, revealing a refreshing menthol and licorice note that is truly delightful...

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Estate

Château Caillivet

Vintage

2012

Designation

Graves

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet-Sauvignon

Regions

clay-gravelly

Viticulture

No use of chemical fertilizers; manual suckering and leaf removal

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Traditional and meticulous, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Livestock Farming

10 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

a beautiful, deep garnet-red dress

Nose

Deep and heady, with notes of red and black berries; elegant and peppery

Palate

Rich and velvety, with a minty, licorice-like freshness; a full-bodied, fruity texture; and notes of mushrooms and leather on the finish

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2017

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with Serrano country ham, a pork tenderloin seasoned with mild spices, or a farmhouse Saint-Nectaire...

More information at Château Caillivet

More information at Graves

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Estate rated 1*Star (High-Quality Production)

About the estate:

Located in Mazères, in the Graves appellation, Caillivet is owned by the Carrillo family. In 1997, Philippe and his son Antoine established the vineyard on the family’s land—7 hectares planted on clay-gravel soils; the grape varieties include Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. The first harvest produced the 2001 vintage.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2014 guide) 15/20 (magazine—Special Issue, November 2014) (Good wine)

About the wine:

This wine, aged exclusively in tanks, offers toasty notes on the nose and palate. It is a concentrated red, characterized by a rich body and prominent notes of dark fruit. Excellent value for the price. Best enjoyed between 2017 and 2022.

RVF - Guide to the Best Wines Under 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

A beautiful, concentrated red wine distinguished by a rich, full-bodied texture that gives free rein to an exuberant expression of black fruit with excellent definition. It even gives the impression of having been aged in barrels, even though it was aged exclusively in tanks!

Customer Rating

3.6/5

based on 28 reviews