Château Talbot Caillou Blanc 2025
Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£161.00
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Arriving: Mid 2028
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| Style: White | Packaging: OWC |
| ABV: 13.0% | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2028 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2038 |
| Grapes: 88% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Sémillon | |
Critic scores
88-90 RP, 90 NM, 92-93 JS, 89-91 LPB, 89 JA, 92 DC, 91-93 DB
Critic reviews
"The 2025 Caillou Blanc de Talbot, a blend of 88% Sauvignon Blanc and 12% Sémillon (30% new oak), reflects a higher proportion of Sauvignon Blanc than usual due to reduced fruit set. It reveals aromas of confit citrus, clove, white fruits and pineapple. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and dense, it’s enveloping despite the varietal balance, combining freshness with good length and an elegant finish."
Yohan Castaing, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2025 Caillou Blanc Talbot is the first vintage that will be classed as a Médoc Blanc after the change in rules. It has an attractive, quite floral bouquet, white flowers, hints of apricot and custard creams. The palate is well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity, bright and lively, a little tang on the finish, but I like how the 88% Sauvignon imparts tension, and so this is a Caillou with less exoticism. Very fine."
Neal Martin, May 2026, Vinous.com
"Pale green-gold, full of flavour, bitter almond on the finish, preserved citrus, atractive, lacks some lift through the palate."
Jane Anson, April 2026, JaneAnson.com
"Green apple and elderflower notes on the nose. Fragrant with ripe peach aspects. Round and filling, this has an immediate weight on the palate, silky rich, juicy and full of fruit purity with a cool, creamy peach aspect on the finish. I love the slightly waxy, caramel, vanilla aspect with a shot of pineapple, white peach and mouthwatering lemon. A white for food and this slightly richer style is perfect for that. Buy and drink up! 3.46pH. Less batonnage, shortened barrel ageing to six months."
Georgina Hindle, April 2026, Decanter.com
Yohan Castaing, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2025 Caillou Blanc Talbot is the first vintage that will be classed as a Médoc Blanc after the change in rules. It has an attractive, quite floral bouquet, white flowers, hints of apricot and custard creams. The palate is well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity, bright and lively, a little tang on the finish, but I like how the 88% Sauvignon imparts tension, and so this is a Caillou with less exoticism. Very fine."
Neal Martin, May 2026, Vinous.com
"Pale green-gold, full of flavour, bitter almond on the finish, preserved citrus, atractive, lacks some lift through the palate."
Jane Anson, April 2026, JaneAnson.com
"Green apple and elderflower notes on the nose. Fragrant with ripe peach aspects. Round and filling, this has an immediate weight on the palate, silky rich, juicy and full of fruit purity with a cool, creamy peach aspect on the finish. I love the slightly waxy, caramel, vanilla aspect with a shot of pineapple, white peach and mouthwatering lemon. A white for food and this slightly richer style is perfect for that. Buy and drink up! 3.46pH. Less batonnage, shortened barrel ageing to six months."
Georgina Hindle, April 2026, Decanter.com