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Château Picque Caillou blanc 2018

Name: Château Picque Caillou white 2018
Brand: Château Picque Caillou
Rating: 3.8 (8 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|White wine

3.8/5 (8 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

90-92/100

Robert Parker

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

90-91/100

James Suckling

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Sauvignon

balanced

smooth

"Rich and expressive nose, ripe fruit, sweet floral notes and pronounced minerality, very full-bodied on the palate, with great energy and delicious aromas that linger on the finish. Well-made, taut and very well-balanced." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve)

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Estate

Château Picque Caillou

Vintage

2018

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

80% Sauvignon, 20% Sémillon

Terroirs

Gunz-type Pyrenean gravel layer

Viticulture

HVE 3 certified vineyard

Grape harvest

Manuals in crates

Wine making

No destemming or crushing. Pneumatic pressing without racking, with very slow pressure build-up. Settling and yeast addition in vats. Transfer to barrels at the very beginning of fermentation.

Livestock farming

Aged on lees for 7 months: 20% new barrels, 20% barrels used for one wine, 30% barrels used for two wines, 30% barrels used for three wines.

Alcohol content

12.5%

Eye

Gold

Nose

With notes of ripe yellow fruit

Mouth

Light and fresh, very pleasant

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Pairs perfectly with seafood and shellfish, but also works well as an aperitif or with cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About wine:

Rich and expressive nose, ripe fruit, sweet floral notes and pronounced minerality, very full-bodied on the palate, with great energy and delicious aromas that linger on the finish. Well-made, taut and very balanced.

About the estate:

Picque-Caillou is one of the last properties located in the heart of the Bordeaux metropolitan area: 21 hectares of beautiful stony terroir, as its name suggests. In 2006, Paulin Calvet took over the reins of this family vineyard. Drawing on his experience at Moueix, he set about restoring the reputation of this beautiful vineyard, supported in this endeavor by the late Denis Dubourdieu and now by Dubourdieu's team. It is fair to say that he has succeeded in recent vintages, as the wines are constantly improving. Here, the emphasis is on elegance, purity of fruit, expression of the terroir, and balance. The estate deserves a second star.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

A lovely bouquet with fresh minty notes and a lively, crisp palate make for a very pleasant white wine.

About the estate:

Located in the heart of the Bordeaux metropolitan area, this vineyard, whose name evokes its terroir, has been run since 2007 by Paulin Calvet, from the famous line of wine merchants who have owned the estate since 1947. Covering 22 hectares, it is one of the last vineyards in Mérignac. The property is managed using an environmental management system.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Domain rated Recommended (Recommended)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2019 guide) 90-92/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

Picque-Caillou 2018 White has intense aromas of fresh lime juice, green mango, and fresh pear with hints of orange blossom, chalk powder, and yuzu. Light to dense, it boasts a crisp line of freshness cutting through the intense layers of citrus and tropical fruit, leading to a long, chalky finish.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About wine:

Sample tasted from the barrel. This wine has a texture that starts off crisp and develops into a more generous, rounded character. It offers a tangy side that contrasts with the flavors of ripe apple and pear. The aging process, which is still ongoing, is carried out with precision and adds a subtle touch in the background.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90-91/100

Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended

About wine:

Layered and delicious with notes of baked lemon, sliced apple, and minerality. Medium to full-bodied. Savory finish.

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 8 reviews