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Château Maucaillou - Moulis-en-Médoc 2016

Moulis-en-Médoc|Red wine

4/5 (59 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

91/100

Decanter

91/100

Yves Beck

91/100

Bettane & Desseauve

91/100

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

1*Étoile

Hachette

attractive

juicy

ready-to-drink

"A sure bet in a stellar vintage!"

"A garnet red color with violet highlights. A bouquet of good intensity, with notes of raisins, cherries, blackcurrants, and black pepper. A silky, creamy attack on the palate. On the palate, the wine is well supported by its tannins and a refreshing structure. A pleasant, well-balanced wine that can be enjoyed young but also has good aging potential.” (Yves Beck 2018) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected)

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Estate

Château Maucaillou

Vintage

2016

Designation

Moulis-en-Médoc

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

Beautiful slopes of Quaternary alluvial deposits: clay, gravel, limestone

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manual and mechanical

Winemaking

Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, pre-fermentation maceration at 22°C, daily pumping over

Livestock farming

18 to 20 months in oak barrels (40% new, 40% used for one wine, and 20% used for two wines)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Dress of an intense and brilliant ruby color

Nose

A particularly subtle bouquet, releasing aromas of ripe black fruits (morello cherry, blackberry), red fruits, and forest floor. Notes of incense, tobacco, and mocha

Palate

A juicy attack with a beautiful structure of medium-bodied tannins. Aromas of undergrowth and wood. A lovely depth on the finish, with subtle spicy notes

Serve

At 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2022

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a grilled ribeye steak, a chicken tagine, or hard cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 91/100

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 wine:

We appreciate the delicate, subtly fruity and floral aroma, and the full-bodied palate, which reveals lovely, savory tannins and a pleasant freshness. Well-crafted, balanced, and appealing.

About the estate:

Adjacent to the Moulis train station, the architecture of Château Maucaillou is quite unusual, a blend of Renaissance and 18th-century styles. Owned by the Dourthe family since 1929, it was Pascal, with the help of his two sisters Magali and Caroline, who took over 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 still remaining robust and age-worthy.

Decanter

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Ripe fruit with a hint of spice. The oak is barely noticeable, adding a touch of smoothness. The wine is firm and structured, with plenty of liveliness on the finish. 2022–2032

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2020) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

While it doesn't seem to have revealed all its secrets yet, this wine already shows great promise. Its lovely bouquet of red berries and delicate spices gives way to a supple, fresh attack, followed by a seductive palate supported by fine tannins.

About the estate:

A flagship wine of Moulis, established in 1875 in the localities of Caubet and Maucaillou ("bad stone"), a gravelly slope unsuitable for cereal cultivation by medieval peasants, but ideal for vines. A stronghold of 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)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Aromas of berries and iron with a hint of oyster shell. Medium-bodied, it features firm, silky tannins and a savory finish. A year or two will be enough to let it come together. Best after 2021.

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2018 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Garnet red with violet highlights. A bouquet of good intensity, with notes of raisins, cherries, blackcurrants, and black pepper. A silky, creamy attack on the palate. On the palate, the wine is well supported by its tannins and a refreshing structure. A pleasant, well-balanced wine that can be enjoyed now in its youth but also has good aging potential. 2022–2036

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

Wine rated (2017 guide) 91/100

Customer rating

4/5

based on 59 reviews