COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Chateau Malescasse
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Malescasse Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois is a red wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France. The 2016 vintage is a blend primarily of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. The estate, owned by Vignobles Austruy since 2012, is situated on gravelly hilltops and has undergone significant improvements with the aim of achieving balance and freshness in its wines. The vineyard is farmed using sustainable practices and holds High Environmental Value (HVE) and ISO 14001 certifications. The 2016 vintage is recognized for its quality, benefiting from favorable weather conditions that allowed for late harvests.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard sits on gravelly hilltops between Margaux and Saint-Julien.
Fact 02
Certified High Environmental Value (HVE) and ISO 14001.
Fact 03
Consulting from Stéphane Derenoncourt.
Fact 04
Recognized as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel since 2020.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process begins with de-stemmed grapes that are transported to vats by gravity. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks for about four weeks, utilizing gentle punching down for selective tannin extraction. Malolactic fermentation is then carried out in barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 30% new wood. Sustainable viticultural practices are employed in the vineyard, including minimal soil treatment and sparing pesticide use.
