What?
Juice 2022 Château Macquin, Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, FRA
Grape Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc 10%
Farming Vegan
Tasting Note 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 and a lifted acidity. Silky tannins linger on the long, persistent finish.
Who?
Château Macquin is located three kilometres north of Saint-Émilion in the village of Saint-Georges, the smallest Bordeaux appellation at just 180 hectares. Sitting 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, some as old as 60 years, are planted on a combination of clay and limestone soils. Sustainability is a crucial part of Denis and Christine’s philosophy and they have achieved 'high environmental value' certification. Their vineyards are sustainably farmed without using herbicides, pesticides or other harmful chemicals. Instead ‘proteodies’ are broadcast to the vines, as musical vibrations have been proven to combat certain vine diseases.
Why?
We love Denis and Christine's wine making and farming philosophy and we feel that this wine gives extraordinary value for money. The wine has both concentration and freshness in equal measures and showcases a real sense of place along with excellent varietal typicity.
With?
Lamb immediately springs to mind, roasted or barbecued, with root vegetables. the concentration in the wine will pair well with smoky, meaty, earthy flavours, even gamier flavours or meats would work with the more robust body of the Macquin.
