Château Picque Caillou - La Réserve 2016
Bordeaux
Red
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La Réserve is Picque Caillou's second wine, made from young vines of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Very pleasant, it is marked on the nose by luscious notes of red and black fruit. The palate is suave and instantly accessible, ending on a woody vanilla note. Accessible Pessac Léognan.
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, roast poularde or lamprey à la bordelaise...
Château Picque Caillou
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (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
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the domain :
Located in the heart of the Bordeaux conurbation, this vineyard with a name evocative of 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
Area rated Recommended (Recommended)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
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Note and review by M. FRANCIS D. Published on 19/09/2021
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Note and review by Mme DENISE L. Published on 24/10/2019
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