2018 Picque Caillou Blanc (Pessac-Leognan)

Origin
Pessac-Leognan, Graves, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Wine Score
89 points, Jane Anson, decanter.com, April 2019 15.5 points, Julia Harding, jancisrobinson.com, April 2019
90-92 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, robertparker.com, April 2019
89-91 points, Chris Kissack, thewinedoctor.com, April 2019
85 points, Jean-Marc Q

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Media Reviews

Jane Anson

This estate is located within the Mérignac commune, very close to the centre of Bordeaux in a warm spot, and you can feel a slight lack of freshness as a result. It`s certainly juicy and rich though, with lovely gourmet touches to the palate but lacking grip. 20% new oak. 89 points

Julia Harding

80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon; 20% new oak. 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon; 20% new oak. Interesting aroma that has tangy citrus, herbs and a touch of almonds. A little too tart on the palate, so although it is fresh, it is slightly uncomfortable – eye-watering. 15.5 points

Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The Picque-Caillou 2018 Blanc has intense scents of fresh lime juice, green mangos and fresh pears with touches of orange blossom, chalk dust and yuzu. Light to medium-bodied, it sports a crisp line of freshness cutting through the intense citrus and tropical fruit layers, finishing long and chalky. 90-92 points

Chris Kissack

The vineyard is 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the blend presumably similar. The nose is full of lightly dried fruits, especially dried white peach slices, wrapped up in some buttery and honeyed oak. A rather attractive note of beeswax on the palate, rather more reminiscent of Chenin Blanc than Sauvignon, with a broad and polished substance, undeniably packed with phenolic stuffing, and a delicate central vein of acidity. Rather a supple finish, with a touch of freshness. A nice result taking into account the vintage. 89-91 points

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