Chateau Gros Caillou St-Emilion Grand Cru 2016 750ml

RP-92

S$69.00

The 2016 Gros Caillou is a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines located on a particular plot of more gravelly soils in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. I actually mentioned this on social media when I tasted it and, apparently within an hour, the négociants were on the phone.

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SKU: 011113-201675 Categories: , ,

Other Vintage:

2016

Other Volume:

750ml

Source: 233, The Wine Advocate; Issue Date: 31st Oct 2017 (RP-92)

The 2016 Gros Caillou is a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines located on a particular plot of more gravelly soils in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. I actually mentioned this on social media when I tasted it and, apparently within an hour, the négociants were on the phone. It has a ripe bouquet with opulent black cherry and bilberry scents, becoming more and more floral in the glass. It has a disarming purity. The palate is sweet and ripe on the entry, but there is a lovely thread of acidity here, the 50% new oak neatly entwined on the plush and sensual finish. It stands as a great excuse not to buy more expensive Saint-Émilion. If you find a better value Saint-Émilion in 2016, let me know.
Drink Date: 2018 – 2028

Product Type

Red Wine

Brand

Chateau Gros Caillou

Vintage

2016

Volume

750ml

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux FR

Appellation

Grape

Merlot

Maturity

Drink Now, Drink Now or Keep, To Keep

Expert Rating

RP-92

Sweetness

Dry

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