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Château Magdeleine Bouhou
Grand Vin Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Bordeaux :: France
http://www.magdeleine-bouhou.com/eng/index.html
Family vineyard since 1908 transmitting generations of the same desire for innovation. The winery was rebuilt in 2009 with small concrete tanks for a vinification by plots. Extraction by punching down (gravity) helps to bring elegance and silky to the wine. This, associated with low yield, offers high quality wines at a very affordable price. Stéphane Derenoncourt has been following this property since 2010, aware of the potential of this atypical terroir.
Bouhou or “Bouhar” in local language, it means to blow. A name inspired by the strong wind which is generated by the Gironde estuary.
A selection of Magdeleine Bouhou best plots, where the two flagship grape varieties of the property blend harmoniously.
90% Merlot
10% Malbec
Plot selection from old vines of 35 years old. Soils of clay and Limestone typical of the identity from this appellation.
Vinification by plot, with alcoholic fermentation in little concrete vat with thermoregulation. Soft pigeage are done in order to optimize extractions.
Ageing during 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels with 30% of new oak.
A very expressive and fragrant nose with hints of black berries, plum, licorice and violet floral notes.
The wine is rich and complex with a lot of freshness. A nice amplitude in the mouth with fine tannins and a long finish.
It’s the wine of celebrations and refined moments. Young, it will compliment perfectly a rib steak (Entrecote à la Bordelaise) or a Tournedos. In its prime age, it will be wonderful with, for example, fresh pasta lightly creamy with truffles.
Young, it can be decanted before to drink it. Or open the bottle 1 or 2 hours before, in order to aerate the wine.
Serving tips: 17-18° C for a better expression of the finesse of the tannins while preserving the fruit.
Aging Potential: 8 to 12 years
Andreas Larrson - 90 pts
James Suckling - 91 pts
Concours général agricole de Paris - Médaille d’argent
Le Grand Guide des Vins de France de Bettane & Desseauve - 15,5 pts
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