Château Caillou
Sauternes • Barsac • Bordeaux
AOC • Grand Cru Classé
Tasting tour
Our family will be delighted to share with you the experience and knowledge that was passed down from one generation to the next. The private tour of our vineyard and cellar near Bordeaux will end with a tasting of our 3 Sauternes wines, including the Grand Cru Classé.
10€ per person
- 1 hour
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Participants : From 2 to 12 Persons
Visit and Vertical tasting
We invite you to discover the history of our family property and to understand the complex characteristics of the terroir of Barsac and Sauternes, an appellation near Bordeaux, that produces the most famous sweet wines in the world. After a private tour of the estate, a vertical tasting of 3 legendary Château Caillou vintages will allow you to capture the beauty of the evolution of Sauternes wines over time.
35€ per person- 1 hour
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Wine and cheese pairing
We invite you to discover the history of our family property and to understand the complex characteristics of the terroir of Barsac and Sauternes, an appellation near Bordeaux, that produces the most famous sweet wines in the world. After the visit of the estate, enjoy a wine and cheese pairing ! The tasting includes 4 wines of the Château Caillou, dry wine and sweet wine, with 4 types of cheese.
Reservations required 48 hours in advance. In the event of cancellation by the customer, the payment is refundable up until 48 hours before the reservation.
25€ per person- 1h30
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Picnic among the vines
Discover the vineyards of the Sauternes region for a unique gourmet moment. We welcome you in the estate for a visit of our vineyard and cellar, followed by a wine tasting. To extend your visit, we have selected the perfect place to enjoy a picnic with a beautiful view or our chateau and our oldest plot, in the shade of our large magnolia. The picnic basket, prepared by our team, is made up of local and seasonal products, with a bottle of dry white wine and grape juice for the little ones.
Reservations required 48 hours in advance. In the event of cancellation by the customer, the payment is refundable up until 48 hours before the reservation.
30€ per person
- 2h30
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Our history
Château Caillou is classified as a « Second Grand Cru Classé » of the famous 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac. But first and foremost, Château Caillou is a family estate since 1909 !
In 1909, Joseph Ballan buys the Château at auction. His only daughter, Reine Ballan, continues her father’s work with great passion and devotion, with her husband Joseph Bravo by her side. Their daughter, Marie José, already quite involved in Château Caillou, becomes the owner in 1997, as well helped by her husband. Today, we, Sébastien and Jean-Noël Pierre, are proud to represent the fourth generation of vintners and owners of the family.
Château Caillou is situated on the high plateau of Barsac, where is gathered the most ancient and renowned estates of the appellation. Our terroir is quite rich : clay-limestone subsoil, covered by a bed of red sand and dotted with small rocks called « graves » on the surface. We produce wines that are reflecting the terroir of Barsac : great freshness and minerality, delicate aromas, and most importantly less opulent and heavy compared to the typical Sauternes wine.
Among the 17 hectares (44,5 acres) we tend, 13 hectares (32 acres) are surrounding the Château, protected by old stone walls. We produce our Sauternes and sparkling wine only with Semillon, and we keep the freshness of our Sauvignon Blanc for our dry white wine. Our vineyard is conducted in sustainable agriculture, and we obtained in 2021 the High Environmental Value Level 3 label.
Whether you are a wine lover or a beginner, we will welcome you at the estate with great conviviality and authenticity. All our visits are private to ensure a true moment of sharing and complicity.
Our wines
| Last name | Sales price | Guide | Taste profile | Aging potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château Caillou | 30 à 40 € |     | Complexe et liquoreux | 15 à 30 ans |
| Les Erables de Caillou | 20 à 30 € | Fruité et doux | 5 à 10 ans | |
| Les Tourelles de Caillou | 10 à 15 € | Fruité et frais | 1 à 5 ans | |
| Myosotis | 15 à 20 € | | Floral et vif | A boire dès à présent |
| Les Murets de Caillou | 10 à 15 € | Floral et vif | A boire dès à présent | |
| Les Bulles de Caillou | 10 à 15 € | A boire dès à présent |
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Testimonials
Todo un ejemplo del savoir-faire francés. Muy agradecidos con la visita y la degustacion.
Excelent vertical tasting, very personalized tour of a smaller producer focused on excellence.
Magnifique découverte. Nous avons visité le domaine du château caillou et ce fût de loin notre meilleure visite de domaine viticole dans la région de Bordeaux. L’accueil était parfait et nous avons senti la passion qui anime les personnes en ce lieu. On sent tout de suite que c’est un domaine familial. Nous recommandons vivement la découverte de cet endroit. Le vin est très bon et les tarifs tout à fait correct vu le travail que demande la production de ce type de vin.
Connue grâce au salon des vignerons indépendants, une réelle et excellente surprise ! La visite est à l’image de leur vin, un plaisir et un délice. A déguster comme à visiter sans modération !
Très bon moment passé au château Caillou. Une visite au delà de nos attentes, explications très claires et un accueil très convivial !
Fantastic family-friendly tour and tasting with Sebastien! Chateau Caillou was incredibly thoughtful in including little ones with a special activity book, their own grape juice \"tasting\", and an interactive smell guessing game. Would highly recommend for any wine-loving parents who want to taste with children in tow!
On a apprécié la visite, qui s\'est très bien passée. Nous remercions la personne qui nous a fait visité. Elle a été très accueillante et agréable. La dégustation était aussi très intéressante et surprenante. Merci pour votre accueil.
Merci pour la visite et les échanges… La petite visite du potager pour les enfants à beaucoup plu ! Les bretons
Ce fut un très agréable moment que nous avons passé au domaine Caillou. Accueillis et guidés par M. Sébastien PIERRE, ce dernier est très clairement passionné par son métier et donc passionnant. Nous avons appris avec plaisir beaucoup de choses sur le vin et plus particulièrement le Sauterne (logique dans la région !). Si vous devez passer dans la région, n\'hésitez pas à vérifier les disponibilités de visite, ça vaut le détour !
Super visite conviviale et très bon sauterne ! A refaire et à recommander !
Great family estate, great experience, great value!
Une visite très agréable dans un cadre familial, un savoir-faire et une authenticité fortement ressentie. Un vin délicieux , je recommande la visite à quiconque s’intéresse à Bordeaux, au Sauternes, ou souhaite simplement passer un bon moment éducatif et dégustatif. La visite n\'est d\'ailleurs pas chère pour la dégustation et la visite proposée.
Visite très intéressante, très beaux vins
Merci pour l’accueil et la dégustation extraordinaire
Great tasting, very personal, extremely informative. Wonderful wines and beautiful vines. Loved the tour. Thank you Sandy!
highlight of trip. Visit was extremely pleasant and having our guide be the fourth generation of Monsieur Caillou - very impressed
Sebastian is Avery nice guy with passion for good sauternes and he produce already much good wines!Thanks a lot for the hospitality!
Very nice tour, i would recommend to anyone into sauternes wines.
