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Sitting on the celebrated plateau of Pomerol in the Gironde, Château le Caillou covers 7 hectares of sandy, gravelly soils rich in iron-bearing subsoil — one of Bordeaux's most distinctive terroirs. The property spent over a century in the Bélivier family before passing to the Giraud family in 1975, who have maintained a vineyard planted predominantly with Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc, producing reds of real character and consistency. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this château for the reliability of its vintages, the faithful expression of the Pomerol appellation, and the continuity of family stewardship that gives the wines a clear identity. A human-scale château, firmly rooted in its appellation, whose wines reward any serious Bordeaux enthusiast.

Château le Caillou stands as a fine example of what Pomerol does best: a family property of modest scale, planted on exceptional ground, producing red Bordeaux of genuine character and remarkable consistency across the decades.

A vineyard rooted in the Pomerol plateau

The plateau of Pomerol, in the Gironde, is one of the most singular terroirs in all of Bordeaux. Château le Caillou occupies 7 hectares of this celebrated ground, its very name drawn from a cadastral parcel historically known as 'Le Caillou' — a nod to the stony, gravelly character of the land beneath the vines. The soils here are sandy and gravelly, enriched with a subsoil of crasse de fer, the iron-rich clay that is a hallmark of the finest Pomerol terroirs and a key contributor to the depth and structure found in the wines. This plateau setting ensures good natural drainage and a regularity of ripening that is reflected in the château's track record across varied vintages.

Over a century of family continuity

Château le Caillou has long been shaped by the commitment of successive families. For more than a century, the property belonged to the Bélivier family, whose stewardship established the vineyard's identity within the appellation. In 1975, the estate passed to the Giraud family — André Giraud and his descendants — who have continued to cultivate the vineyard with the same respect for its terroir. This continuity of ownership is not merely a matter of sentiment: it translates directly into a coherent, long-term vision for the vineyard, from vine management to the style of the finished wines. In Pomerol, where many properties are small and family-run, this kind of generational commitment carries genuine weight.

Merlot at the heart, Cabernet Franc in support

The encépagement at Château le Caillou reflects the classic Pomerol model: Merlot takes the leading role, bringing the appellation's characteristic richness, roundness, and plummy depth, while Cabernet Franc provides structure, aromatic lift, and the capacity to age gracefully. On the sandy-gravelly soils of the plateau, Merlot finds ideal conditions — warm, well-drained ground that encourages full, even ripening without sacrificing freshness. The result is a style of Pomerol that is generous without being heavy, and precise without being austere.

The wines of Château le Caillou

  • Château le Caillou — Pomerol (Rouge): The estate's principal red, built on Merlot with Cabernet Franc in support. Expect dark fruit, a supple structure, and the iron-tinged minerality that is the signature of the plateau's crasse de fer soils. Well-suited to the cellar, yet approachable in its youth.

Why we have selected Château le Caillou

At Halles Quercamps, we look for producers whose wines speak honestly of where they come from. Château le Caillou earns its place in our selection for three clear reasons. First, the terroir: 7 hectares on the Pomerol plateau, with soils that leave a genuine imprint on every vintage. Second, the consistency: across the years we have tasted, this château has demonstrated a reliability that matters enormously to customers building a cellar or seeking a dependable Pomerol to return to. Third, the family dimension: the Giraud family's long-standing commitment to the property gives the wines a coherence and authenticity that is increasingly rare. We recommend these wines to Bordeaux lovers who appreciate a classic Pomerol style — and equally to those who enjoy them at the table alongside roasted lamb, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese.

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