COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Picque-Caillou
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Picque Caillou 2017 is a red wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate is owned by Isabelle and Paulin Calvet, who have managed and invested in the property since the late 1990s. The name 'Caillou' refers to the estate's gravelly soil, a former riverbed that helps retain warmth. The vineyard is cultivated using sustainable practices and is certified HVE 3. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, aged in a mix of new and used oak barrels.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate name 'Caillou' means pebbles, referencing its gravelly soil.
Fact 02
Vineyard certified HVE 3 (High Environmental Value).
Fact 03
Manual harvest with sorting directly on the vine.
Fact 04
Uses a blend of new, one-year-old, and two-year-old barrels for aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Picque Caillou begins with a manual harvest and rigorous sorting on the vine. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures, followed by post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in vats. The wine is then aged for 12 months, with one-third new oak barrels, one-third one-year-old barrels, and one-third two-year-old barrels. The vineyard is managed without weedkillers and holds HVE 3 certification.
