Château Maucaillou

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Château Maucaillou or the love of wine through the generations

Château Maucaillou owes its name to an old expression, a combination of the words "mauvais" and "caillou", referring to soils that are unfavorable for growing crops but suitable for vines. The vineyard is located in Moulis-en-Médoc, in the Haut-Médoc region, between Margaux and Saint-Julien.

A little history of Château Maucaillou

Château Maucaillou was built in 1875, and its vineyard is one of the oldest in the Médoc region. At the time, it comprised 3 hectares of vines. Maucaillou is, above all, a family story that rhymes with passion and patience. Originally, the château resembled a Baroque dream, halfway between the Renaissance style and the Arcachon villa, a style popular in the Médoc at the end of the 19th century. Roger and André Dourthe, two brothers with a passion for wine, took over the estate and spared no effort to make it prosper, increasing it to 20 hectares in 1967.

Philippe Dourthe

Roger Dourthe's son Philippe managed the Maucaillou estate until 2007. During this period, he enlarged the estate with 67 hectares of additional vines, making Maucaillou one of the 3 domes of the Moulis appellation, with a total of 87 hectares. Philippe Dourthe has worked for the profession for many years. For 15 years, he was President of the Syndicat de l'Appellation Moulis. In 2007, he passed the torch to his children: Caroline (Head of Public Relations - Musée des Arts et Métiers de la Vigne et du Vin), Magali (Technical Director) and Pascal (Chairman and Managing Director). These complementary siblings are determined to continue in the Dourthe tradition.

The Maucaillou estate

Château Maucaillou's state-of-the-art winemaking equipment is frequently cited as an example. The owner favors low-temperature vinification for the first few days, to extract the quintessential fruit aromas from the grapes, for a delicate, precise extraction. Then, at the end of fermentation, the temperature is raised to extract the finest tannins and color. Chateau Maucaillou is a wine for laying down, with a long finish. The two words that best define the Maucaillou style are finesse and richness. The grapes are harvested by hand, and the vineyard is run in a sustainable manner, producing around 600,000 bottles a year.

Château Maucaillou's terroirs consist of fine Quaternary alluvial ridges, most of which come from the Garonne gravelly Güntz nappe, the source of the Médoc's Grands Crus Classés. The well-balanced grape varieties include the classic Médoc varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Maucaillou red wine has a magnificent color. It is rich in subtle tannins that give it its astonishing length on the palate. It is the result of the combination of three essential elements cultivated by successive generations of winemakers:

- drastic selection during the grape harvest;

- a meticulous winemaking process in large thermo-regulated vats (automatic temperature control);

- ageing in cellars housing 2,600 regularly-renewed stave-wood oak barrels.

Thanks to the privileges of its terroir and the loving, passionate care lavished on vinification, barrel ageing and bottling, Château Maucaillou wines attain an exceptional class that has nothing to envy many of the Médoc's Grands Crus Classés. Maucaillou wines have won a large number of commendations and awards.

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N°2 de Maucaillou Moulis-en-Médoc 2019

Moulis-en-Médoc|Red wine

4/5 (13 reviews)

88/100 James Suckling

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"Excellent value for money!"

"Aromas of roasted black fruits, bark, dried herbs, peppercorns and dried earth. Medium-bodied, with firm, chewy tannins. Full-bodied, with a rustic finish. Drink in 2024. (James Suckling 2022). - The fruit of the same meticulous, attentive care lavished on the estate's grand vin, N°2 de Maucaillou is a sure bet for the appellation!

Château Maucaillou - Moulis-en-Médoc 2019

Moulis-en-Médoc|Red wine

4.2/5 (39 reviews)

92/100 Decanter

91-92/100 Vert de Vin

91/100 Wine Enthusiast

90/100 James Suckling

90/100 Yves Beck

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"An ode to finesse and elegance!"

"Maucaillou 2019 is a very pretty wine, elegant and nuanced, with beautiful aromatic presence and balance. A wine of delicacy and sobriety, the 2019 is classy and impeccable. Crushed flowers, red berries, mint. It's beautifully made. 2023-2034" (Vinous - Antonio Galloni 2020) - An excellent value from the Médoc! - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Maucaillou - Moulis-en-Médoc 2019

Château Maucaillou 2016 (Magnum)

Moulis-en-Médoc|Red wine

4/5 (2 reviews)

89/100 Robert Parker

89/100 Wine Enthusiast

"With considerable potential, this wine is firm, ripe and full of dark fruit juice. black fruit juices. Structure and fruit are already in harmony. " (Wine Enthusiast 2019)
The palate is moderately full-bodied for instant, gourmet pleasure. The finish reveals depth, revealing subtle spicy notes. Delivery in for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery). A great success!

Tentation par Maucaillou - Crémant de Bordeaux Brut

Crémant de Bordeaux|Sparkling wine

2.7/5 (9 reviews)

A brand-new cuvée from Château Maucaillou (Moulis-en-Médoc), this Crémant de Bordeaux has a pale golden color, driven by fine bubbles. The nose reveals notes of acacia and citrus, mixed with spicy aromas. The palate is balanced and fine, long and fruity: perfect for the start of Spring!

Tentation by Maucaillou - Crémant de Bordeaux Brut

Le Haut-Médoc de Maucaillou 2010

Haut-Médoc|Red wine

3.7/5 (13 reviews)

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!

Le Bordeaux de Maucaillou 2010

Bordeaux|Red wine

In a garnet-red Bordeaux color, this very fruity wine opens with blackcurrant and a floral hint of violet. A lovely Bordeaux, round and suave, supple and supported by lovely tannins. A very versatile wine, to be discovered without delay!

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