Château Maucaillou 1996
12.5%
9L
Intensity
A great wine to enjoy with a meal; full-bodied and supple, ideal with game, lamb or ripened cheese.
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Château Maucaillou 1996
The wine
Château Maucaillou is a food lover's wine and goes beautifully with lamb, game and ripe cheeses. It has aromas of dark fruit (Morello cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant) and mocha, with burnt notes. It is full and creamy in the mouth with ripe and supple tannins and considerable length.
About the Producer Château Maucaillou
Château Maucaillou owes its name to the cadastral description of the land on which it was built in 1875. The vineyard is one of the oldest terroirs in the Médoc. It has a superb position between Margaux and Saint Julien, in the commune of Moulis, in the exact geographic centre of the Haut-Médoc. Its 90 hectares are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Philippe Dourthe's three children have taken over the family estate and Pascal is now at the helm. Vinification is carried out with scrupulous care in a magnificent winery t fitted with the latest equipment. Château Maucaillou's wines have a fine colour, and are rich in tannins, developing a subtle, fruity aromatic power. Generous and full-bodied, they are long on the palate and have a good capacity to age.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 6 magnums
Level: 6 NormalObservations: 6 Slightly marked labels, 6 Slightly damaged labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: yes
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Moulis
Owner: SARL du Château Maucaillou
Vintage: 1996
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 80 hectares
Volume: 390000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine