White

Barrel sample

Château Picque Caillou

Pessac-Léognan · France

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Bordeaux-style White Blend
Country
France
Region
Pessac-Léognan
Appellation
Pessac-Léognan
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled fish · seafood · salads · fresh cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201291 pts

    90–92. Barrel sample. Spicy wood is the dominant character in this wine. At this stage, the palate is bold with new-wood aging, while the acidity and juiciness are in the background, but there's good potential for the future.

  • 201191 pts

    90-92. Barrel sample. A herbaceous, fruity wine, with its acidity well integrated into the ripe, bright fruits. The wine is light, fresh and crisp, with an attractive lemon-curd note.

  • 201089 pts

    88-90 Great acidity runs through what is also a richly concentrated wine. It has weight, density, always with this bright acidity.

  • 200991 pts

    90-92 Barrel sample. Good balance between richness and great freshness. The acidity is almost sweet, giving a wine that is spicy, but with a great green aftertaste.