“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 oak, 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 hint of mint and licorice that is truly delightful...
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Eye
a beautiful, deep garnet-red dress
Nose
Deep and heady, with notes of red and black berries; racy 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...
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 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 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 fruits 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
Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Published on May 25, 2017
Pleasant bass. Good value for the price
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Review by Mr. BENJAMIN B. Published on November 1, 2015
Good value for the money
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Review by Ms. CATHERINE L. Published on September 29, 2015
A well-made, high-quality Bordeaux.
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER M. Published on September 13, 2015
good bass
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE V. Published on July 18, 2015
The wine is undrinkable. Maybe there was a problem during shipping because of the extreme heat.
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Review by Mr. ERIK M. Posted on June 9, 2015
A very good wine!
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Review and comment by Mr. OLIVIER P. Posted on April 6, 2015
A pleasant wine to drink, though not exceptional. Good value for the price.
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Review by Mr. THOMAS J. Published on February 25, 2015
This wine offers excellent value for the price; I highly recommend it. I really enjoyed it with a duck breast glazed with honey and balsamic vinegar...
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Review by Mr. ARNAUD R. Published on 12/07/2023
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Review by Mr. OLLIVIER D. Published on August 12, 2019
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