This Haut-Médoc is made primarily from exceptional Garonne gravel soils of outstanding quality, located mainly in the commune of Lamarque. On the nose, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, roasted notes, and spices, displaying remarkable quality. On the palate, it features a robust tannic structure that is nonetheless supple. Ready to drink!
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Eye
deep ruby color
Nose
unfolds notes of blackcurrant, roasted aromas, and spices
Palate
remarkable quality, a robust tannic structure, yet supple
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Pair with lamb, red meat, game, aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Located near the Moulis train station, Château Maucaillou boasts a rather unusual architectural style, blending Renaissance and 18th-century elements. Owned by the Dourthe family since 1929, Pascal, 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; they are now smoother and more modern than in the past, while remaining robust and suitable for aging.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A flagship wine from Moulis, established in 1875 in the Caubet and Maucaillou (meaning “bad rock”) vineyards—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 by Ms. CELIA C. Posted on May 28, 2018
Very good, but it needs to be aired out. The value for money deserves high marks.
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Review by Mr. REMI G. Posted on May 14, 2016
Excellent value for money, and much more comfortable and flexible than the Maucaillou No. 2
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Review by Mr. JEAN PIERRE B. Published on March 8, 2015
The younger sibling of Château Maucaillou—the same flavors, but less intense. Perfect value for the price.
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Review by Mr. GERARD L. Posted on 02/24/2025
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER D. Posted on August 5, 2022
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Review by Mr. ANDRE or Ms. BRIGITTE M. Posted on January 22, 2017
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE E. Posted on May 24, 2015
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE M. Posted on March 11, 2015
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Review by Mr. DAVID O. Posted on January 31, 2015
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Review by Mr. MATTHIEU D. Posted on October 21, 2014
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