Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)

The 2023 Marquis de Terme is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur. Rich and explosive, the 2023 offers up a heady mix of dark red fruit, blood orange, incense, cinnamon and pomegranate. The stylistic direction here over the last few years has been quite positive.

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Marsac Seguineau 2019 exemplifies the pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking. Handcrafted in the esteemed Médoc region, this exceptional wine is a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes, meticulously selected from premier vineyards. Under the expert guidance of the Seguineau family, traditional fermentation methods are harmoniously combined with modern vinification techniques to ensure unparalleled quality and complexity. Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, Marsac Seguineau 2019 reveals a deep ruby hue, accompanied by enticing aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle spice. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied structure with velvety tannins and a prolonged, elegant finish, making it a superb pairing for rich dishes such as roasted lamb or aged cheeses. This vintage truly reflects Marsac Seguineau's dedication to excellence, offering an extraordinary experience for the most discerning wine connoisseurs.

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Marsac Seguineau 2019 exemplifies the pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking. Handcrafted in the esteemed Médoc region, this exceptional wine is a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes, meticulously selected from premier vineyards. Under the expert guidance of the Seguineau family, traditional fermentation methods are harmoniously combined with modern vinification techniques to ensure unparalleled quality and complexity. Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, Marsac Seguineau 2019 reveals a deep ruby hue, accompanied by enticing aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle spice. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied structure with velvety tannins and a prolonged, elegant finish, making it a superb pairing for rich dishes such as roasted lamb or aged cheeses. This vintage truly reflects Marsac Seguineau's dedication to excellence, offering an extraordinary experience for the most discerning wine connoisseurs.

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Wine Advocate (87-89)

The 2016 Marsau, which is pure Merlot picked 7-15 October, undergoes a soft extraction and now tends to be blended earlier during the élevage. It has a lovely nose of brambly black fruit, lively and well defined with a pastille-like purity, a second bottle showing a touch of camphor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tightly wound blackberry and raspberry fruit with a light, slightly linear finish. I probably like the 2015 better last year but it is still a well made Francs Côtes de Bordeaux that belongs to the Chadronnier family, owners of Bordeaux merchant CVBG.

Vinous - Neal Martin (83-85)

The 2017 Marsau, 14-hectares on clay soil, offers light brambly red fruit on the nose that lacks a little depth and concentration compared to other vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, sharp on the entry with quite high acidity, leading to a straightforward, slightly austere finish.

Indulge in the exquisite Marsau 2018, a harmonious ensemble of luxurious flavours from Bordeaux's esteemed vineyards. A product of the right bank, this gem epitomises the region's finesse, birthed from sandy-clay soils of Francs Côtes de Bordeaux. The celebrated winemaker, François Mitjavile, expertly crafts this red blend, offering a captivating tribute to the Merlot grape. Marsau 2018 boasts a unique fermentation process in oak barrels, yielding an enchanting complexity that shines in its youthful exuberance and promises an impressive ageing potential.

With a velvety texture, the Marsau 2018 mesmerises the palate with concentrated notes of dark fruit, subtle floral undertones, and a hint of spice. Critically acclaimed by Jancis Robinson and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this is a wine of depth and nobility, embodying Mitjavile's passion for exceptional winemaking. The Marsau 2018 is truly an icon amongst fine wines, offering a sophisticated tasting experience to discerning oenophiles.

Revel in the exquisite taste of the Marsau 2020, a sterling example of France's famed Bordeaux wine collection. This exquisite vintage was crafted meticulously in Marsau, located in the heart of Bordeaux, renowned for its desirable grape-growing conditions. Cherished for its perfect synthesis of Merlot grapes, Marsau 2020 delivers a luscious tapestry of flavours.

Following the philosophy of precision viticulture, the producer carefully selected each grape, ensuring the highest quality, and this meticulous attention to detail radiates throughout every sip. Aged only in French oak barrels, the Marsau 2020 synthesises traditional and innovative techniques to enhance its character and complexity.

The palate unfurls into a harmonious balance of blackberries and ripe cherries, with undernotes of chocolate and spicy oak, vibrantly echoing the richness of Bordeaux’s terroir. This sumptuous wine commands a delightful finish, making Marsau 2020 a captivating choice for any fine wine admirer.

Crafted in the illustrious vineyard fields of France, Marsau 2021 is a coveted expression of the Bordeaux region's prowess in winemaking. Made from red Merlot grapes, it treats the palate with a full-bodied concoction of ripe cherry and chocolatey undertones, seamlessly blended with hints of vanilla derived from ageing in French oak barrels. Marsau 2021 denotes both the harvest and bottling year, prime indicators of its exceptional freshness and vivacity. Created under the masterful watch of Château Marsau's winemakers, this wine is a testament to their unyielding pursuit for excellence in yielding low-volume, high-quality vintages. Traditional vine cultivation methods are used in the carefully tended vineyard, ensuring the characteristic depth of flavour and colour of the Marsau 2021. A veritable jewel of the right bank's Côtes de Bordeaux—Francs appellation, Marsau 2021 promises an indulgent, memorable gustatory experience for the discerning oenophile.

The Fleur Morange Mathilde 2018 is a singularity in the realm of Saint-Émilion grand crus. This magnificent wine is a testament to the expert craftsmanship of its creators, Véronique and Jean-François Despagne. Cultivated from 100-year-old Merlot vines on a solitary hectare of limestone and clay soil, it captures the essence of one of the most revered wine appellations in Bordeaux.

The 2018 vintage proffers a fine balance of freshness and power, expressing a bouquet of ripe blackberries, black currants, and underlying earthy notes. This full-bodied wine, matured for 18 months in new oak, offers a lusciously dense palate, with a prolonged finish portraying the elegance and complexity of its terroir.

Fleur Morange Mathilde 2018's remarkable quality and charm resoundingly affirm the Despagne estate's commitment to preserving and propagating Saint-Émilion’s distinguished wine heritage. It's a captivating addition for any wine lover's collection.

Vinous - Ian D'Agata (87-90)

Bright purple-ruby. Highly floral nose offers scents of lavender, lily, violet, blackberry, cedar and graphite. Lush, rich and sweet on entry, with rich black fruit and smoky underbrush flavors given adequate lift by lively acidity. Finishes pure, clean and long, with a trace of warmth, lingering notes of minerals and coffee, and a healthy dose of youthfully aggressive tannins. This wine will need at least a few years to resolve its tannins but should prove to be a splendid Maucaillou.

Wine Enthusiast (89)

88-90 Acidity and fresh fruit are out of balance with smoky wood. The wine will need to integrate in the coming months, although all the elements are there.

Wine Advocate (89)

Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Maucaillou has a savory/meaty nose with notions of smoked meats, blackcurrants and cherries. Medium-bodied, the palate is juicy with a little grip of chewy tannins.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)

The 2018 Maucaillou is a rich, heady wine, just as it was from barrel. A blast of dark cherry fruit, cedar, licorice and tobacco hits the palate, all wrapped up by firm tannins that are a bit imposing at this stage. Give the 2018 a few years in bottle. There's a lot of wine here.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)

The 2018 Maucaillou is a rich, heady wine, just as it was from barrel. A blast of dark cherry fruit, cedar, licorice and tobacco hits the palate, all wrapped up by firm tannins that are a bit imposing at this stage. Give the 2018 a few years in bottle. There's a lot of wine here.

Jeb Dunnuck (90)

Terrific stuff, the 2019 Château Maucaillou has ample redcurrant and mulberry fruit as well as attractive floral, spicy, and leafy herb nuances. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and balanced, it's a classic, up-front, undeniably delicious Moulis to drink over the coming 7-8 years, possibly a decade.

Jeb Dunnuck (90)

Terrific stuff, the 2019 Château Maucaillou has ample redcurrant and mulberry fruit as well as attractive floral, spicy, and leafy herb nuances. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and balanced, it's a classic, up-front, undeniably delicious Moulis to drink over the coming 7-8 years, possibly a decade.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)

The 2020 Maucaillou is a beautiful and promising wine. The Maucaillou is not as boisterous as many 2020s, but it more than makes up for that with its sophisticated, polished feel and overall persistence. Sweet red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco and mint all grace this wonderfully classy Moulis.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)

The 2020 Maucaillou is a beautiful and promising wine. The Maucaillou is not as boisterous as many 2020s, but it more than makes up for that with its sophisticated, polished feel and overall persistence. Sweet red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco and mint all grace this wonderfully classy Moulis.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)

The 2020 Maucaillou is a beautiful and promising wine. The Maucaillou is not as boisterous as many 2020s, but it more than makes up for that with its sophisticated, polished feel and overall persistence. Sweet red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco and mint all grace this wonderfully classy Moulis.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)

The 2020 Maucaillou is a beautiful and promising wine. The Maucaillou is not as boisterous as many 2020s, but it more than makes up for that with its sophisticated, polished feel and overall persistence. Sweet red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco and mint all grace this wonderfully classy Moulis.

Wine Advocate (88)

The 2021 Maucaillou offers a very creditable showing in bottle, exhibiting aromas of cassis, sweet soil tones and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy palate with bright acids and soft, powdery tannins. This is impressive for the vintage.

Regarded as an epitome of opulence, Maucaillou 2022 is a fine wine ethereal in both taste and appearance. Cultivated in the famed soil of Moulis-en-Médoc within the prestigious Bordeaux region of France, the winemaking process stays true to tradition whilst incorporating modern oenological techniques. The vineyard utilises hand-harvesting and ageing in French oak barrels, adding that quintessential finesse and complex structure for which Maucaillou wines are revered.

The producer, Château Maucaillou, is lauded for adhering to the highest standards of quality, punctuated by sustainable viticulture practices throughout their two-century old vineyard. Reflecting the perfect blend of 52% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Petit Verdot, Maucaillou 2022 boasts an inviting palette with touches of red fruit, cassis, and liquorice, concluding with a gracefully persistent finish.

An embodiment of mastery and savoir-faire, Maucaillou 2022 is not just a bottle of wine, but a voyage into the heart of France's cherished winemaking legacy.