COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Cailloux de By
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Cailloux de By is a classic Bordeaux estate located in the Médoc appellation on the Left Bank of the Gironde estuary. Known for producing approachable yet structured wines, the estate benefits from the region's gravelly soils, which provide excellent drainage and heat retention for late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by clay-limestone plots ideal for Merlot. The 2022 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by a hot, dry summer, resulting in exceptionally concentrated grapes with rich fruit profiles and robust but ripe tannins, making this wine a stellar representation of modern Médoc winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's name 'Cailloux' refers to the signature gravel stones ('cailloux') deposited by the Gironde river, crucial for drainage.
Fact 02
The 2022 vintage in Bordeaux is celebrated for its remarkable concentration and balance despite experiencing one of the hottest summers on record.
Fact 03
It is crafted as an approachable introduction to the prestigious Left Bank Bordeaux style, offering early drinkability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested at optimal phenolic ripeness, followed by traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats to preserve the vibrant fruit character. Extraction is carefully managed through pump-overs to balance tannin structure and color. The wine is then aged in a combination of French oak barrels and vats for approximately 12 months, integrating the oak influence while maintaining the fresh, terroir-driven characteristics of the Médoc.
