Château Picque Caillou, Pessac Léognan
    Château Picque Caillou

    Château Picque Caillou, Pessac Léognan, 2023

    90-92/100
    The Wine Independent
    90-92/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    En primeur
    1. 2023

      6x75cl

      EP

      £82.50

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Pauline Calvet's Picque Caillou is a perennial favourite of ours. Situated between Haut Brion and Merignac airport it makes a habit of outclassing far more illustrious names from the Pessac Leognan commune. Produced from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, and aged in 40% new oak barrels and a mixture of one and two year old barrels, this is another superb effort packed with briary fruit and hints of liquorice. This is good, honest juice - refreshing and balanced.

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    Critic Reviews

    90-92/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2023 Picque Caillou has a deep garnet-purple color. It pops from the glass with bright notes of redcurrants, fresh blackberries, and raspberries, plus touches of dried Provence herbs, pencil lead, and lavender. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a good amount of juicy black fruits, with lightly chewy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing on a savory note.
    drinking window 2028 - 2042
    date of review 05/2024
    90-92/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2023 Picque Caillou is a tasty, refined Pessac-Léognan. Floral top notes and mid-weight structure emphasize the more refined side of the appellation. All the elements are impeccably balanced. Lovely red/purplish-toned fruit opens first, followed by hints of spice and crushed flowers that lend nuance. Well-integrated tannins further add to an impression of finesse.
    drinking window 2025 - 2035
    date of review 04/2024

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cabernet Merlot
    abv:
    13%

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    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.