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Cru la Maqueline

covers 70 hectares in Macau, on the banks of the Gironde estuary.

The use of the term ‘Cru’ is unusual as it can be used to denote both the estate and the wine it produces. In 2006, when Philippe Castel acquired the property, which dates back to 1892, he decided against a name change. Cru la Maqueline, with its distinctive ranch-style architecture, is also home to the elaborate stables which house the family's collection of competitive reining horses. The wine produced here is as unique as the property itself, with a majority Merlot blend.

surface
70 ha
cepage
Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
ground type
Alluvial silt
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With Merlot dominating the blend, Cru la Maqueline is a fresh, lively and modern wine, with excellent drinkability. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot make up the rest of the blend, bringing elegance and complexity. Ripe, jammy dark fruit notes are joined by softer aromas of toasted nuts and Moka. This powerful, balanced wine has a silky, smooth mouthfeel.

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Cru La Maqueline 2022

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Cru La Maqueline 2019

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Cru La Maqueline 2018
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Le Crémant de Bordeaux de Cru La Maqueline

Le Crémant de Bordeaux

de Cru La Maqueline


Although the "Crémant de Bordeaux" appellation is relatively recent, the history of sparkling wines in the Bordeaux region is centuries-old. It was at Cru la Maqueline, in 1892, that Nathaniel Johnston began his first experiments in the Champagnisation of Bordeaux wines. Over 120 years later, Castel Châteaux & Grands Crus is bringing this time-honoured tradition back to life, launching a undosed Crémant de Bordeaux, aged in bottles on slats for 24 months. The blend is majority Merlot with some additional Petit Verdot. With quality in mind, the fermentation is deliberately slow, using yeasts selected by the Champagne Oenology Institute for use by some of the region's most reputable houses.

" My two main passions in life are wine and horse riding. When I discovered Cru la Maqueline in 2006, I was instantly convinced. The large fields that surround the property are perfect both for raising horses and growing vines. That’s why I wanted to invest, and that’s why I wanted to live there. "

Philippe Castel

" My two main passions in life are wine and horse riding. When I discovered Cru la Maqueline in 2006, I was instantly convinced. The large fields that surround the property are perfect both for raising horses and growing vines. That’s why I wanted to invest, and that’s why I wanted to live there. "

Philippe Castel

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