Bordeaux
Château Maucaillou - Haut-Médoc - Le Haut-Médoc de Maucaillou - Rouge - 2016
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2016
Name: AOP Haut-Médoc
Grape variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
Wine:
Built on fruity aromas and a nice energy, the 2016 Haut-Médoc de Maucaillou is a pleasure to drink. It is a perfect example of Bordeaux classicism, evolving between ripe fruit, smooth tannins, restrained power and a long finish. A universal red wine, to keep on hand for any occasion.Vinification:
Mechanical harvesting, traditional vinification, ageing for a minimum of 18 months in barrels.Color:
Intense ruby.Nose:
Aromas of red and black fruits mixed with spicy notes.Palate:
Evolving between ripe fruit and smooth tannins, contained power and a well-adjusted maturation, this wine will suit all your occasions.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Prime rib, duck breast, lamb chops.Cellar aging:
From now until 2027Acclaimed by critics around the world, Château Maucaillou has won over the most demanding wine lovers with its velvety and full style of wines. A wonderful ambassador of the Medoc region, the estate crafts masterful and tasty wines that Robert Parker does not hesitate to compare to a Grand Cru Classé (Classified First Growth)... No doubt in our minds, and palate, that it does deserve this distinction, if only its vineyard had been born before 1855!