Chateau Magnol Haut-Medoc Bordeaux

Chateau Magnol is the flagship of Barton & Guestier. It is a red wine from the Bordeaux region, located in the Haut-Medoc appellation, which is situated on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. This wine, is certified Cru Bourgeois since 1987 (certified annually Cru Bourgeois since 1987). It is a blend wine made with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc mainly aged 12 month in 300L barrels, as used in Cognac. Hubert de Boüard, owner of Chateau Angelus, vinifies Chateau Magnol as per 2015 vintage. This Chateau cares about the sustainable farming, therefore, since 2015, the vineyard has the Hight Environmental Value and ISO 14001 certification. 

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Ageing in barrels (30% of new oak) for 12 months.

Winery Notes

Tasting Notes

Deep and brilliant cherry red with violet highlights. Expressive, rich and complex nose mixing black berries (blackcurrant, black cherry) and well-balanced spicy and minty notes. Harmonious, well balanced full, fine and elegant with ripe tannins. The aftertaste is rich and aromatic (fruity, spicy with vanilla and liquorice notes).

Vintage Notes

The 2019 vintage of Chateau Magnol is a stunning expression of the classic Haut-Médoc style. The grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness, resulting in a wine with deep, intense flavors of black cherry, cassis, and graphite. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, providing a structure that will allow this wine to age beautifully for many years to come. Overall, the 2019 vintage of Chateau Magnol is a testament to the quality of winemaking in the Haut-Médoc region.

Vineyard Notes

Winemaking Notes

De-stalked grapes – alcooholic fermentation at high temperature (30°C) with delicate rack and return and pumping over – temperature control and oxygenation – long maceration (3 weeks) – Malolactic fermentation.