Le Petit Caillou – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com Wine Thailand Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:56:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Favicon-iPad-Retina-32x32.png Le Petit Caillou – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 Le Petit Caillou by Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-julien/le-petit-caillou-saint-julien/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:08:35 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9665 VARIETALS 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot VINTAGE 2017  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet color.

NOSE
Aromas of crushed blackberries, cassis, and black soil, accented by hints of tar and dried herbs.

PALATE
It has a medium-bodied palate with firm and chewy tannins, a lively backbone, and a herbal lift to the finish. Voluptuous and forward, the 2017 Le Petit Caillou offers notable intensity, breadth and volume.

AGEING
Aged in oak barrels for approximately 12 months, with one-third new oak.

PAIRING
Its approachable, fruit-driven style pairs well with roast lamb, beef Wellington, duck breast, grilled vegetables and aged cheeses such as mature cheddar or Roquefort.

RATINGS

90pts

90pts

4.1

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