Bright cherries, redcurrants, smoked tobacco, and spicy, earthy notes all emerge from the 2020 Chateau Picque Caillou, a pure, medium-bodied, elegant Pessac-Leognan that has plenty of class. The tannins are fine and polished, the balance is spot on, and this is all about finesse and elegance.
by JD, Jeb Dunnuck , 2023
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.
by JS, James Suckling , 2023
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.
by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2022
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.
by LPB, Wine Advocate , 2021