Chateau Macquin 2022 St-Georges-Saint-Emilion

Chateau Macquin 2022 St-Georges-Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France 

Château Macquin is located just three kilometres north of SaintÉmilion, in the small village of Saint-Georges, the smallest of all Bordeaux appellations (180 hectares). 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. 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, fertilisers, or other harmful chemicals.

The 2019 is a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation and malolactic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. One third of the wine was aged in 25% new French oak for one year, giving the wine structure and complexity, without being overpowering. The wine is intense aromas of ripe raspberry and blackcurrant on the nose, along with spicy notes of cinnamon and pepper. The palate is full-bodied with concentrated flavours of cassis, raspberry and tobacco with a lifted acidity.