Château Picque Caillou - La Réserve 2016
Bordeaux
Red
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
La Réserve est le second vin de Picque Caillou, issu de jeunes vignes de Cabernet Sauvignon 60% et Merlot 40%. Très agréable, il est marqué au nez par des notes friandes de fruits rouges et noirs. La bouche est suave, instantanément accessible, se terminant sur une note boisée vanillée en finale. Pessac Léognan accessible.
Features
Estate
Château Picque Caillou
Cuvée
La Réserve
Vintage
2016
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Terroirs
Gunz-type Pyrenean gravel soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation and temperature-controlled maceration (25°-28°) in stainless steel tanks. Post-fermentation maceration at 30° for about 10 days before running off into vats. Malolactic fermentation in vats.
Breeding
9 months in 1- and 2-wine barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Purple dress
Nose
Red and black fruit aromas
Mouth
Suave and structured, woody notes
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with rack of lamb, filet mignon or roast poularde, or lamprey à la bordelaise...
Château Picque Caillou
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated domain (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Picque-Caillou is one of the last properties in the heart of the Bordeaux urban area: 21 hectares of beautiful stony terroir, as the name suggests. In 2006, Paulin Calvet took over the destiny of this family vineyard. Drawing on his experience acquired at Maison Moueix, he set about restoring the reputation of this fine vineyard, supported in this by the late Denis Dubourdieu and now by Dubourdieu's team. It's fair to say that he's succeeded in the last few vintages, as the wines are steadily improving. The emphasis here is on elegance, purity of fruit, expression of terroir and balance. The domaine deserves a second star.
Guide Hachette des vins
Noted domain Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the domain :
Situated in the heart of the Bordeaux conurbation, this cru, whose name evokes its terroir, has been run since 2007 by Paulin Calvet, from the famous line of négociants who have owned the estate since 1947. Covering 22 ha, it is one of the last vineyards in Mérignac. The estate is run under an environmental management system.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Noted domain Recommended (Recommended)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Noted domain Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated domain (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. FRANCIS D. Published on 19/09/2021
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE T. Published on 22/08/2021
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 24/04/2020
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. DENIS R. Published on 27/02/2020
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by Mme DENISE L. Published on 24/10/2019
See all reviews from this customer


Buy your Picque Caillou wines at the best price on private sale!
from €99 on your 1st order