Retour Château Maucaillou - Haut-Médoc - Le Haut-Médoc de Maucaillou - Red - 2019
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Haut-Médoc
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY: 57% Merlot & 43% Cabernet Sauvignon
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright ruby red.
Nose Magnificent aromas of black fruits underlined by a spicy, toasty structure brought about by barrel ageing.
Palate A powerful, velvety tannic structure reveals a fresh, exquisite wine. Red and black fruit flavors with controlled acidity create a long, persistent finish that promises to evolve over time.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Duck breast, roasted squash and mushrooms, rack of lamb with pepper, beef fillet on a vitelotte potato crumble.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Château Maucaillou is a must-know name in Bordeaux, admired for its full-bodied, velvety style that’s instantly enjoyable. It’s a true Médoc ambassador, delivering wines that are complete, flavorful, and popular with both top restaurants and wine lovers.
Wine Shaped by a radiant vintage, the 2019 Maucaillou Haut-Médoc reveals a beautifully pure expression and vibrant energy. This is classic Bordeaux at its finest, with ripe, smooth tannins, restrained power, and a touch of oak that’s seamlessly integrated. It’s a versatile red, offering a balanced, pleasurable experience that invites enjoyment now or in the years to come.
Vinification Mechanical harvest followed by manual sorting in the winery. Traditional, separate vinification for each grape variety in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Aged in barrels for 18 months, 40% new, 40% one-wine and 20% two-wine.