Chateau Magnol Haut Medoc

Appellation: Appellation Haut-Médoc Contrôlée.

Region: Located very close to Bordeaux city, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary.

Blend: 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot.

Soil: Sand and gravel.

Climate: Oceanic, mild and humid.

Viticulture: Property of 31 hectares / 74 acres. Low yields, hand tending, careful
selection and minimal interference in the natural ripening of the grapes.

Winemaking: De-stalked grapes – alcoholic fermentation at high temperature (30°C)
with delicate rack and return and pumping over – temperature control and
oxygenation – long maceration (3 weeks) – Malolactic fermentation. Ageing in barrels
(30% of new oak) for 12 months.


TASTING:
Colour: Deep, brilliant cherry red color with a purple hue.
Nose: Expressive, rich and complex nose with a solid core of black berries
(blackcurrant, black cherry), spices and wild sage framed by a menthol tone.
Palate: Harmonious, well-balanced and full-bodied, fine and elegant tannins. The
aftertaste is rich and savory with fruity and spicy flavors delivering a vanilla and
licorice length.

PRACTICAL:
Food and wine: Red meats, ripe cheeses. Try with Pyrenees cheese, black cherry jam
and walnut bread. It goes excellent with dark chocolate desserts. Serve between 16°C
and 18°C.