Wines have been made at Château Macquin since 1885, when the first cellar was developed by François-Albert Macquin. François was the first to re-plant vines in the Saint-Émilion region following the phylloxera outbreak in the 19th century.
Château Macquin is located just three kilometres north of Saint- Émilion, in the small village of Saint-Georges, the smallest of all Bordeaux appellations. However, at its peak of 89 metres above sea level, Saint-Georges enjoys one of the best elevations on the right bank, giving the wines freshness and concentration.
VARIETALS 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINTAGE 2019
TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 14.5%
APPEARANCE Deep ruby red in colour.
NOSE The nose shows intense aromas of red fruits and spicy notes of cinnamon and pepper.
PALATE The palate is full- bodied with perfectly concentrated flavours of cassis, raspberry and tobacco and a balanced lifted acidity. Silky tannins and a long persisting finish are also characteristics of this wine.
AGEING One third of the wine was aged in 25% new French oak for one year, giving the wine a little structure and complexity without being overpowering. The remaining two thirds rested in stainless steel till blending.
PAIRING To match with veal cutlets, minced veal or lasagna Bolognese.
READINESS FOR DRINKING Drink now or in the next 5 to 10 years.
The south facing vines are planted on clay and limestone soils and range from 15 to 60 years old. The vines are sustainably farmed, without the use of herbicides, fertilizers, or other harmful chemicals.
VINVINO: 4.1
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