This Haut-Médoc is made mostly from very fine, particularly high-quality Garonne gravel, mainly in the commune of Lamarque. On the nose, it develops scents of blackcurrant, roasting and spices, with remarkable quality. The palate is characterized by a solid, supple tannic structure. Ready to drink!
Features
Estate
Château Maucaillou
Cuvée
Le Haut-Médoc de Maucaillou
Vintage
2010
Designation
Haut-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
Cabernets, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Terroirs
very fine Garonne gravel of particularly high quality, located mainly in the Lamarque commune
Viticulture
neat and traditional
Harvest
partly manual
Winemaking
traditional with pre-fermentation maceration at 22°C, in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense ruby color
Nose
develops scents of blackcurrant, roasting aromas and spices.
Mouth
quality, a solid tannic structure and a supple texture
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with lamb, red meats, game, mature cheeses...
Château Maucaillou
Haut-Médoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Just off 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 more suave and modern than in the past, while remaining vigorous and ageable.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A flagship cru of Moulis, founded in 1875 on the Caubet and Maucaillou "bad rock" parcels, a gravelly hillside unsuitable for cereal growing for medieval peasants, but ideal for vines. Owned by the Dourthe family since 1929, the estate has grown from 3.5 ha to 90 ha. Philippe Dourthe, the current owner, has entrusted its management to his three children.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 13 reviews
Note and review by Mme CELIA C. Published on 28/05/2018
Very good, but needs to be left to air. Value for money deserves a good rating.
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Note and review by M. REMI G. Published on 14/05/2016
excellent value for money and much nicer and smoother than maucaillou no2
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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE B. Published on 08/03/2015
The little brother of Château Maucaillou, the same flavours but less powerful. Perfect for the price.
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER D. Published on 05/08/2022
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Note and review by M. ANDRE OU BRIGITTE M. Published on 22/01/2017
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE E. Published on 24/05/2015
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE M. Published on 11/03/2015
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Note and review by M. DAVID O. Published on 31/01/2015
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Note and review by M. MATTHIEU D. Published on 21/10/2014
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Note and review by M. CLEMENT T. Published on 16/07/2014
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