Wine Selection
Chateau Picque Caillou Pessac-Leognan 2020 (France: Bordeaux) (ID# 3447)
| Name | Chateau Picque Caillou Pessac-Leognan 2020 (ID# 3447) | |||
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| Varietal | Blend | |||
| Region | France: Bordeaux | |||
| Notes | "This vineyard, now surrounded by the Bordeaux suburbs, is producing some fine classic wines. This vintage in its youth is lightly stalky, with a smoky character that comes from wood aging. Its potential is fine, softening, highlighting the black-currant flavors and tannins." (Wine Enthusiast) "Aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate, spice box and toasted almond. Some graphite, too. Medium- to full-bodied. Tight and concentrated with firm, chewy tannins. Structured and lingering. Needs a few years to soften." (James Suckling) | |||
Additional Notes "Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Picque-Caillou shoots from the glass with a very focused and pure perfume of black cherries, fresh blackberries and lilacs, followed by hints of tapenade, garrigue and tilled soil. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers great intensity and freshness, delivering loads of crunchy black fruit and a fine-grained texture, finishing long and lively." (Wine Advocate) "Bright cherries, redcurrants, smoked tobacco, and spicy, earthy notes all emerge from the 2020 Château Picque Caillou, a pure, medium-bodied, elegant Pessac-Léognan that has plenty of class. The tannins are fine and polished, the balance is spot on, and this is all about finesse and elegance." (Jeb Dunnuck) |
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| Price | $41.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| WE: | 93 pts | Cellar Selection | ||
| WA: | 92 pts | |||
| JS: | 92 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 13.5 | Full | Medium | Organic | |
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine