The Château Real-Caillou of Lalande-de-Pomerol of Bordeaux

Château Real-Caillou
The winery offers 4 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 39 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Lalande-de-Pomerol in the region of Bordeaux

The Château Real-Caillou is one of the world's great estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Lalande-de-Pomerol to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Château Real-Caillou wine estate in Lalande-de-Pomerol, France, is one of the most renowned in the country. This prestigious vineyard spans 22 hectares which are primarily planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Certan. The upcoming vintage from Château Real-Caillou will be family-oriented, authentic, and perfectly represent the region's terroir. The vineyard is often termed the "gentle giant" for its subtle and intense character. The vines are exposed to a warm and gentle climate ideal for producing superior grapes and their exquisite flavor. The vines are cultivated using the most modern techniques to assure the highest quality. Château Real-Caillou is recognized worldwide for its precision, finesse, and versatility. Its excellence and uniqueness are unparalleled in the world of wine, making it one of the best wine properties in France. The wines are produced using the ripest grapes, giving them a rich and radiant color and a delightful aroma. They also have a smooth and round texture, with a balanced yet complex flavor and a long-lasting balance in the mouth. These qualities make Château Real-Caillou one of the best short red wines in France. Château Real-Caillou is recognized for its continuous effort to offer exceptional wines and benefit from the natural environment surrounding the estate. Its innovative spirit and superior products set it apart as a leading brand in the world of wine. With a long-term vision and an ambition to keep offering quality wines, Château Real-Caillou is a must-have brand in France and on the international wine scene.

Top Château Real-Caillou wines

Looking for the best Château Real-Caillou wines in Lalande-de-Pomerol among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Real-Caillou wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Real-Caillou wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Real-Caillou

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Real-Caillou

How Château Real-Caillou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of wild boar with honey, leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue) or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Real-Caillou

On the nose the red wine of Château Real-Caillou. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, plum or cheese. In the mouth the red wine of Château Real-Caillou. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Real-Caillou

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Real-Caillou.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Lalande-de-Pomerol

Northern neighbour of Pomerol (Bordeaux right bank) on the communes of Lalande and Neac: signature Merlot as king red (~75%) — fleshy and velvety with notes of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, red fruits, truffle, undergrowth and a hint of spice, round tannins and a generous finish in the Pomerol style at an accessible price. Fragrant Cabernet Franc (15-20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon as complements. AOC (1936), ~1,200 ha, clay-gravel and sandy-gravel soils, oceanic climate, ages 5-15 years.

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Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.