Château Picque Caillou Blanc, Pessac Léognan
    Château Picque Caillou

    Château Picque Caillou Blanc, Pessac Léognan,

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    Château Picque Caillou Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2018

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Picque Caillou Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2018

    A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon picked nice and early between the 23rd and 31st August, displaying all the freshness and purity we’ve come to expect from Paulin Calvert’s perennially top value Picque Caillou. Fresh salty citrus and stone notes with real vitality and vibrancy. Fabulous value.

    ABV:
    13%
    88/100
    Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
    Isabelle and Paulin Calvet are owners at this charming estate, less well known than many Pessacs but with real charm. It has performed well in 2021, and is already at a great moment to drink, with soft white flowers, gentle lemon peel and stone fruits, licked with sage herbs and salted cracker. No need to wait, and will deliver for next three to five years.
    Date Reviewed:
    03/2024
    Drinking Window:
    2024 - 2026
    87-89/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2024 - 2030
    86/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2021 Picque Caillou Blanc has a fresh and lively nose with yellow plum, Conference pear and grapefruit scents that have a bit of "zip" about them. The palate is sharp on the entry with a potent sour lemon and orange rind note. It’s maybe just a little shrill toward the finish, with modest length. This simple but effective Pessac-Léognan might work best partnered with fruits de mer.
    Date Reviewed:
    02/2024
    Drinking Window:
    2024 - 2033

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    Producer:
    Château Picque Caillou
    style:
    White Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.