Château Le Caillou Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

A.C., Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
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Natalie's Score: 90/100 Community Score: 4.5/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 45682 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $48.95 Alcohol: 12% Drink: 2009-2016 Sweetness: SD Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Château Le Caillou

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: Château Le Caillou is a tiny 7-hectare property that is principally located atop the gravelly Pomerol plateau. Producing a mere 3,000 cases a year, Château Le Caillou is known for creating richly textured wines featuring well-integrated tannins. The aromas and flavors are of ripe plum, fruit-cake, and black cherries complemented by notes of cedar and spice. Hailing from the Right Bank’s last great vintage of the 1990s, this Pomerol is an exceptional value. My note: Classic Bordeaux with smoky black fruit: blackberry, cassis and blackcurrant. A robust knowledge of oak has asserted itself in the education of this wine, but not to its detriment. Chewy tannins mean decant for 2 hours or better yet, age it. Food matches: veal tenderloin.

Reviewed May 23, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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