Château Picque Caillou White 2021


White
2021

PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
ISABELLE ET PAULIN CALVET

Varietal blend
90% Sauvignon Blanc
10% Semillon

Alcohol by volume
13°

Quantity produced
11 000 bottles

Size of the vineyard
3,2 ha

Average age of vines
20 years old

Grape varieties
80% Sauvignon Blanc
20% Semillon

Soil type
Gravel soil from Günz period

Vineyard skills
Traditional ploughing

Yields in hls/ha
33 hls/ha

Vinification
NC
Maturing/ageing : Alcoholic fermentation in barrels and ageing for 7 months
 

Owner's words
Following a rather fresh climate, the Sauvignon grape variety matured slowly, requesting a rather late harvest date on September 8th. The wine shows a lot of freshness and vibrancy presuming a very good vintage.