The balance and fruit of a great red wine from Moulis-en-Medoc
The estate
Established in 1875, Chateau Maucaillou boasts one of the oldest vineyards in the Moulis appellation on the left bank of Bordeaux.
The vineyard
Chateau Maucaillou is surrounded by a large 66-hectare vineyard planted in soils composed of Guntz gravel and clay-limestone soil.
The winemaking and aging
The manual and mechanical harvests were carried out between September 27 and October 9. Vinification by grape variety. Traditional vinification with pre-fermentation maceration at a temperature of 22 ° C. Fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, racking after 3 weeks. Aging for 16 months in oak barrels.
The blend
Cabernet sauvignon (52%), merlot (41%), petit verdot (7%).
The tasting
The Chateau Maucaillou 2019 successfully represents a complex and fruity vintage. The creamy texture and balanced structure make the Chateau Maucaillou 2019 a great Moulis wine in a vintage of excellent quality.