Château Vrai Caillou, Bordeaux Supérieur (France) 2015

 This is a lovely example of the quality one can find in 2015 red Bordeaux.  Château Vrai Caillou is located in the commune of Soussac — in the eastern reaches of the Bordeaux appellation.  The rolling hills and vineyards are dotted with forested areas in this charming and pastoral part of France.  Château Vrai Caillou rests on a ridge overlooking the vineyards from which they craft fine red and white wines.  The 2015 Vrai Caillou is a lovely example of the richness one can find among petit château Bordeaux in 2015.  Still quite youthful, it opens up with an hour’s aeration to reveal lovely blackcurrant, blackberry and plum fruits interwoven with hints of violets, herbs and earth.  It is impressive for the purity of its fruit and layering of flavors.  Blended from Merlot 60%, Cabernet Franc 20% and Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, the 2015 Vrai Caillou is a fine Bordeaux that can be enjoyed now or cellared for 5 to 8 years.