Pessac-Léognan
ISABELLE ET PAULIN CALVET
Built in 1755, Château Picque Caillou is located on the outskirts of the city of Bordeaux in the historic Pessac-Léognan appellation, the cradle of local winegrowing.
A STORY
In a few words
A close neighbour of the prestigious Haut-Brion and Pape Clément estates, Pique Caillou has stony soil which produces classy, elegant wines with excellent ageing potential.
In 2007, Paulin Calvet took over management and injected new life into the estate. That same year, consulting oenologists Professor Denis Dubourdieu and Madame Valérie Lavigne began providing technical assistance to the new team. Their combined efforts have resulted in a first-class wine of remarkable balance and delicacy.
AT THE HEAD
Paulin CALVET
Manager
Amandine MORILLON
Cellarmaster
THE CHATEAU
Area
25 ha
Production
Red: 70,000 bottles
White: 10,000 bottles
Geology
Günz gravel
Grape variety
Red: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
White: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sémillon
Rearing
Red: 12 months – New barrels: 35%
White: 7 months – New barrels: 20%
Second wine
La Réserve de Picque Caillou
Contact
93 avenue Pierre Mendès France, 33700 Mérignac