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Barrel sample

Château Magdelaine

Saint-Émilion · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Saint-Émilion
Appellation
Saint-Émilion
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · filet mignon · Brie cheese · mushroom risotto · beef ragout

Rated vintages

  • 201193 pts

    92-94. Barrel sample. DA dark, dry wine that shows its strong, firm tannins. The wine is well structured, with flavors of mint, new wood and a layer of blackberry fruit.

  • 200891 pts

    90-92 Barrel sample. As often, Magdelaine is a wine that is on the austere side, emphasizing minerality, not showing much at this stage. The acidity is tight, opening slowly to blackcurrant flavors.