2020 vintage. One of the estates that are so close to the city of Bordeaux that you might call them urban wineries. Luckily, some very famous estates (ever heard of Haut-Brion?!) are a perfect barrier to urbanisation. While nowhere near the quality of its more illustrious neighbours, the 2020 white Picque Caillou is definitely worth our attention. It is not clear whether this is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, or a blend with some Sémillon, but on day one it smelled very much like Sauvignon Blanc, while on day two more exotic fruit popped up ( which I normally associate more with Sémillon, but maybe there isn't any in the blend). Light golden colour. Pineapple, grapefruit, and a hint of fennel and beeswax. In the mouth it is more about intensity than elegance, but it definitely has character. Abv. 13%. The estate was just bought by Laurent Marti, a business man who made his fortune in textiles, and who owns the local rugby club.
2020 vintage. One of the estates that are so close to the city of Bordeaux that you might call them urban wineries. Luckily, some very famous estates (ever heard of Haut-Brion?!) are a perfect barrier to urbanisation. While nowhere near the quality of its more illustrious neighbours, the 2020 white Picque Caillou is definitely worth our attention. It is not clear whether this is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, or a blend with some Sémillon, but on day one it smelled very much like Sauvignon Blanc, while on day two more exotic fruit popped up ( which I normally associate more with Sémillon, but maybe there isn't any in the blend). Light golden colour. Pineapple, grapefruit, and a hint of fennel and beeswax. In the mouth it is more about intensity than elegance, but it definitely has character. Abv. 13%. The estate was just bought by Laurent Marti, a business man who made his fortune in textiles, and who owns the local rugby club.
Jul 18th, 2026
Blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, pale lemon with delicate aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral note. On the palate flavors of fresh apple, pear and lime citrus with notes of pepper and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity and ends with fruit and chalky mineral spice. Nice!
Blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, pale lemon with delicate aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral note. On the palate flavors of fresh apple, pear and lime citrus with notes of pepper and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity and ends with fruit and chalky mineral spice. Nice!
May 14th, 2025
A fine white with fresh character lemony notes, ripe stone fruits and nice oak integration
A fine white with fresh character lemony notes, ripe stone fruits and nice oak integration
1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2015
Dove wrapped in bacon, grits, lean Bordeaux, and family.
Dove wrapped in bacon, grits, lean Bordeaux, and family.
Dec 20th, 2015
Grassy, lemony, and crisp but has some heft.
Grassy, lemony, and crisp but has some heft.
Sep 27th, 2016
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
