Bordeaux
Château Maucaillou - Haut-Médoc - Le Haut-Médoc de Maucaillou - Rouge - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Haut-Médoc
Grape variety: Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot.
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
Wine:
Buoyed by a superb vintage, the 2020 red Haut-Médoc de Maucaillou unveils its delicious, energetic and fruity character. It's a highly accessible Bordeaux classic, evolving between ripe fruit, smooth tannins, restrained power and well-adjusted ageing. A universal red that's a pleasure to drink.Vinification:
Mechanical harvest followed by hand 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.
Color:
Bright ruby red.Nose:
Beautiful red and black fruit aromas.Palate:
Luscious and suave, with fully ripe fruit, this wine has silky tannins, controlled ageing and restrained power.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Duck breast, roasted squash and mushrooms, rack of lamb with pepper, beef fillet on a vitelotte potato crumble.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.
A quintessential Bordeaux estate, Château Maucaillou is cherished for its rich and velvety style, offering immediate appeal. As a superb ambassador of the Médoc, it produces wines that are complete and flavorful, highly esteemed by fine dining establishments and wine enthusiasts alike.
Even more exclusive is its Haut-Médoc, one of our best-sellers. This label, reserved for the estate's close clientele, is not available through conventional channels...