Ratings
92 points Wine Enthusiast
Awards
International Wine Challenge 2022
Identity
| Producer | Barton & Guestier |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Cru Bourgeois |
| Grapes | 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby |
| Aroma | elegant and fruity bouquet with blackcurrant notes of Cabernet Sauvignon and redcurrant notes of Merlot |
| Palate | harmonious well-balanced full fine and elegant with ripe tannins providing structure and depth |
| Finish | smooth and persistent with a medium-long duration showing spice and mineral echoes |
| Food Pairing | beef, lamb, game, venison, poultry, pasta with meat sauces, roasted meats, hard cheeses |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.00 |
| Aging Process | oak barrels |
Terroir
| Soil | gravel and sand |
| Vine Age | 22 years |
Interesting facts
| Château Magnol is the sole vineyard owned by Barton & Guestier. Its history goes back to 1842. |