This Haut-Médoc comes mainly from very fine, high-quality Garonne gravel soils located primarily in the commune of Lamarque. It develops aromas of blackcurrant, roasted notes, and spices on the nose, with remarkable quality. A solid tannic structure on the palate, yet supple, characterizes the mouthfeel. Ready to drink!
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Eye
deep ruby red color
Nose
develops aromas of blackcurrant, roasted notes, and spices
Mouth
remarkable quality, a solid tannic structure, yet supple
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with lamb, red meat, game, mature cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious production, recommendable, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Located near the Moulis train station, the architecture of Château Maucaillou is quite unusual, combining Renaissance and 18th-century styles. Owned by the Dourthe family since 1929, it was Pascal who, with the help of his two sisters Magali and Caroline, took over the reins in 2007, continuing the work begun by their father Philippe. Since the 2009 vintage, Magali has changed the style of the wines, which are now smoother and more modern than in the past, while remaining vigorous and suitable for aging.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A flagship wine from Moulis, founded in 1875 in the localities of Caubet and Maucaillou ("bad stone"), a gravelly hilltop unsuitable for growing grain for medieval farmers, but ideal for vines. Owned by the Dourthe family since 1929, this estate has grown from 3.5 hectares at that time to 90 hectares today. Philippe Dourthe, the current owner, has entrusted its management to his three children.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 14 reviews
Review and opinion by Ms. CELIA C. Published on 05/28/2018
Very good, but needs to be left to breathe. The value for money deserves a good rating.
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Note and opinion by Mr. REMI G. Published on May 14, 2016
Excellent value for money and significantly more pleasant and flexible than Maucaillou No. 2.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN PIERRE B. Published on March 8, 2015
The little brother of Château Maucaillou, with the same flavors but less powerful. Perfect for the price.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GERARD L. Published on 02/24/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. OLIVIER D. Published on 08/05/2022
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Review and opinion by Mr. ANDRE OU BRIGITTE M. Published on 01/22/2017
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Review and opinion by Mr. CLAUDE E. Published on 05/24/2015
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Review and opinion by Mr. STEPHANE M. Published on 03/11/2015
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Review and opinion by Mr. DAVID O. Published on January 31, 2015
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Review and opinion by Mr. MATTHIEU D. Published on 10/21/2014
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