Château Picque Caillou blanc 2018
Bordeaux
White
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Hachette
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90-92/100
Robert Parker
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93/100
Wine Enthusiast
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90-91/100
James Suckling
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15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Rich, expressive nose, ripe fruit, suave floral notes and supported minerality, very fleshy palate, with great energy and delicious aromas that linger for a long time. Well-made, taut and very well-balanced". (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve)
Features
Estate
Château Picque Caillou
Vintage
2018
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
80% Sauvignon, 20% Sémillon
Terroirs
Gunz-type Pyrenean gravel nappe
Viticulture
Vineyard certified HVE 3
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
No destemming or crushing. Pneumatic pressing with very slow pressure build-up. Settling and yeasting in vats. Barrel racking at the very start of fermentation.
Breeding
On lees for 7 months: 20% new barrels, 20% one-wine barrels, 30% 2-wine barrels, 30% 3-wine barrels.
Alcohol content
12.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Gold
Nose
On notes of ripe yellow fruit
Mouth
Light and fresh, very pleasant
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with seafood and shellfish, as an aperitif or with cheese...
Château Picque Caillou
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the wine:
The nose is rich and expressive, with ripe fruit, suave floral notes and strong minerality. Very fleshy on the palate, with great energy and delicious, long-lasting aromas. Well-made, taut and very well-balanced.
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
Wine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the wine:
A lovely bouquet with fresh menthol notes and an alert, crisp palate make up a very likeable white.
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
Rated (2019 guide) 90-92/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Picque-Caillou 2018 Blanc has intense scents of fresh lime juice, green mango and fresh pear with hints of orange blossom, chalk powder and yuzu. Light to dense, it sports a crisp line of freshness through intense layers of citrus and tropical fruit, for a long, chalky finish.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Tasted on barrel. This wine's texture moves from crisp to more generous and rounded. The acidity contrasts with the ripe apple and pear flavors. The maturing process, which is still ongoing, is precise and adds a subtle touch in the background.
James Suckling
Rated wine (2019 guide) 90-91/100
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Layered and delicious with baked lemon, apple slices and mineral character. Medium to full body. Tasty finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 7 reviews
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