Located in the Macau en Medoc region not far from the entry to the Margaux appellation. This chateau dates back to the 18th century and now covers 22.5 hectares planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) with Merlot making up 35% of the blend and Petit Verdot rounding out the classic blend with 5% of the final blend.
“An impressive 19th-century chateau dominates this 46-acre vineyard. With 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is full of black-currant flavors, ripe tannins and a dense texture. The wine has potential and will be ready to drink from 2023. 92.” The Wine Enthusiast – Roger Voss
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- CABERNET BLEND
- CABERNET MERLOT
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- COUNTRY- REDWINE
- FRANCE
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xLocated in the Macau en Medoc region not far from the entry to the Margaux appellation. This chateau dates back to the 18th century and now covers 22.5 hectares planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvigon (60%) with Merlot making up 35% of the blend and Petit Verdot rounding out the classic blend with 5% of the final blend. Located not far from the Garonne river the soils here are classic Garonne gravels with a clay sub-soil giving wines of classic mellow character with relatively smooth tannins and an elegant and fine structure making these wines remarkably consistent and approachable even in their youth. The vineyard is maintained under sustainable viticulture guidelines with an average age of vines around 35yo.
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