Wine in Moulis-en-Medoc

Chateau Malmaison, in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, is one of the oldest estates in the Medoc. Grapes have been grown here, thanks to a handful of different owners and a sizeable religious community, since the Middle Ages. This property, which adjoins Chateau Clarke, was purchased by Baron de Rothschild in 1978. Thanks to his impetus, the vineyard was restored to its former glory. He named the wine after his spouse, the elegant Baroness Nadine de Rothschild, who is also passionate about gardening. The vineyard now covers 33 hectares (81.54 acres) of clay limestone soil, which is ideal for Merlot, the predominant grape variety. Chateau Malmaison allies delicacy, suppleness and elegance with a rich and fruity bouquet. Deep crimson color. The nose is expressive and intense, with fresh fruit (black currant and plum) aromas, a touch of menthol, and delicate hints of oak. The wine starts out rich and full-bodied, going on to show considerable elegance and a fine balance between well-focused, velvety tannin and acidity that contributes freshness and length.

The vinification follows traditional methods. After being harvested at the optimum moment of ripeness, the grapes are subject to a 100% de-stemmed and the berries undergo maceration tanks under controlled temperature for 2 to 3 weeks. The wine is high for 12 to 15 months in oak barrels, of which 25 to 35% new oak . The annual production is 120 000 to 150 000 bottles. The wine is of great regularity, thanks to the variety merlot , flexible and full style that opens quickly. The Cabernet Sauvignon gives it a capacity to age interesting, therefore it keeps well over a dozen years and the prices remain very reasonable . For its particular customers it heals well and the feeling is, the house still has a beautiful array of vintage. The production is great consistency with a pleasant and already blossomed in 2005, an elegant 2004 a beautiful 2003 while frankness flexible 2002, a little more tannic 2001 and 2000 while flexibility En savoir plus : http://avis-vin.lefigaro.fr/vins-champagne/bordeaux/medoc/moulis-ou-moulis-en-medoc/d18263-chateau-biston-brillette/v18264-chateau-biston-brillette/vin-rouge#ixzz3ZwboXuOr

James Suckling-Moulis, Bordeaux, France - "The 2009 vintage shows pretty plum and spice character, with full body, velvety tannins and a dried lemon and subtle fruit aftertaste. Rich and structured."