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Château Picque Caillou blanc 2018

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

“A rich and expressive nose, with ripe fruit, soft floral notes, and pronounced minerality; on the palate, it is very full-bodied, with great energy and delicious aromas that linger for a long time. Well-crafted, taut, and very well-balanced.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide)

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Estate

Château Picque Caillou

Vintage

2018

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

80% Sauvignon, 20% Sémillon

Terroirs

Pyrenean Gunz-type basal bed

Viticulture

HVE 3-Certified Vineyard 3

Grape Harvest

Manuals in crates

Wine Making

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

Livestock Farming

Aged on the lees for 7 months: 20% new barrels, 20% one-wine barrels, 30% two-wine barrels, 30% three-wine barrels

Alcohol content

12.5%

Eye

Gold

Nose

With notes of ripe yellow fruit

Palate

Light and fresh, very pleasant

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with seafood and shellfish, and is also great 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 solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the wine:

The nose is rich and expressive, with ripe fruit, soft floral notes, and pronounced minerality; the palate is very full-bodied, with great energy and delicious aromas that linger for a long time. Well-crafted, taut, and very well-balanced.

About the estate:

Picque-Caillou is one of the last estates located in the heart of the Bordeaux metropolitan area: 21 hectares of beautiful stony terroir, as its name suggests. In 2006, Paulin Calvet took the reins of this family-owned vineyard. Drawing on the experience he gained at Moueix, he set out to restore this beautiful vineyard’s reputation, supported in this effort by the late Denis Dubourdieu and now by Dubourdieu’s team. It’s fair to say that over the past few vintages he has succeeded, as the wines continue to improve. Here, the focus is on elegance, pure 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 regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

A lovely bouquet with fresh, minty notes and a lively, crisp palate come together to create a very pleasant white wine.

About the estate:

Located in the heart of the Bordeaux metropolitan area, this estate—whose name evokes its terroir—has been managed since 2007 by Paulin Calvet, a member of the renowned family of wine merchants that has owned the estate since 1947. Covering 22 hectares, it is one of the last remaining vineyards in Mérignac. The estate is managed in accordance with an environmental management system.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Rated Category: Recommended (Recommended)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2018 Picque-Caillou Blanc has intense aromas of fresh lime juice, green mango, and fresh pear, with hints of orange blossom, chalk dust, and yuzu. Ranging from light to full-bodied, it features a crisp, refreshing character that cuts through the intense layers of citrus and tropical fruit, leading to a long, chalky finish.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Sample tasted from the barrel. This wine has a texture that starts off crisp and evolves into a more generous, round character. It offers a tangy note that contrasts with 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 winery (2020 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Complex and delicious, with notes of baked lemon, sliced apple, and minerality. Medium to full-bodied. A savory finish.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 8 reviews