Rating: 3.0/5
This 2017 Château Picque Caillou from Pessac-Léognan displays a deep purple colour with a fully developed nose showing a pronounced intensity of complex tertiary aromas. On the palate, the grippy texture with high tannin levels and medium acidity is balanced by the full body and pronounced flavour intensity. The dry finish has a medium plus length, while the wine’s complexity allows for either drinking now or cellaring for further development.
At a glance
- Appearance: deep, purple
- Nose: Pronounced
- Palate: Body full body, Acidity medium, Alcohol medium plus, Sweetness dry, Feel grippy, Flavour intensity pronounced
- Finish: medium plus
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now but it will age
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Roasted duck with cherry compote
- Pan-seared lamb chops with rosemary
- Mushroom risotto with parmesan
- Grilled shrimp skewers with lemon
- Herbed crusted pork tenderloin
- Roasted vegetable tart with goat cheese
- Spicy chorizo and seafood paella
- Creamy truffle pasta with parmesan