Winemaker Notes
Deep intense ruby color. Ripe fruit on the nose. Round and mellow in the mouth, this wine seduces with its fruit and well-matured tannins that bring persistence and finesse. Beautiful finish that is both harmonious and ample.
This wine is perfect for sipping or with meat dishes, tuna (raw or cooked), and firm cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
While this wine is young, all the elements are perfectly in place. The black fruits, the licorice aroma and the solid core of tannins all build up to a richly textured wine. Ready to dring from 2027. Organic.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2023 Château du Caillou presents a deep ruby hue and opens with evocative aromas of black earth and sun-dried berries. On the palate, it offers a harmonious interplay of ripe berry flavors and well-integrated oak, giving the wine both depth and lift. Its richness and savory undertones make it an inspired pairing for Carnitas Michoacanas con Salsa de Tomatillo Asado—traditional Michoacán-style carnitas slow-cooked with orange, bay leaf, clove, and cinnamon, then finished with caramelized edges and served alongside a smoky roasted tomatillo salsa. The dish’s citrus-infused pork and aromatic spices provide a vibrant counterpoint to the wine’s dark fruit and earthy complexity. (Tasted: November 13, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
Within the Southwest of France, this is the one region outside of Argentina that is today almost exclusively dependent on Malbec. Locally the variety is called Cot, and makes a dense, earthy and black fruit dominant red wine. Both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean both have a strong influence on the climate of this region.