Domaine La Rose Maucaillou, 2024 Margaux AOC

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, possibly supplemented with a small proportion of Petit Verdot. The exact proportions depend on the vintage.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Annual production

3,500 bottles

Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby red with elegant garnet nuances that may develop further as the wine ages.

Nose: refined and layered, with aromas of black berries, ripe cherries and plums. Subtle floral notes, such as violets, are complemented by nuances of cedar, soft spices and a light earthy touch.

Palate: elegant and balanced, with ripe dark fruit, fine tannins and a refined structure. The influence of oak gives the wine extra depth without overpowering the fruit. The finish is harmonious, lightly spicy and long.

Structure

A medium-bodied to full-bodied red wine with a refined structure, ripe tannins and balanced acidity.

Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure, dark fruit and ageing potential, while Merlot adds roundness and suppleness. A possible proportion of Petit Verdot may provide extra colour, spice and complexity.

The wine combines the classic structure of Bordeaux with the elegance characteristic of Margaux.

Ageing

Domaine La Rose Maucaillou is aged with a focus on preserving the fruit and the wine's refined structure.

Ageing in French oak barrels contributes to the development of aromas of cedar, spices and subtle roasted notes.

The exact duration of oak ageing and the proportion of new oak barrels should be confirmed for each vintage.

Ageing & Potential

Thanks to the combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, tannins and natural acidity, Domaine La Rose Maucaillou has the characteristics to develop further in the bottle.

Depending on the vintage and storage conditions, the wine is expected to be drinkable for approximately 5 to 10 years after harvest. For older vintages, the actual condition of the bottle is the determining factor.

With further ageing, the fruit aromas may develop towards leather, tobacco, cedar and earthy nuances.

For young vintages, decanting for approximately 30 to 60 minutes may help the aromas come through more fully.

Wine and food pairing

Excellent to pair with:

• Ribeye steak or rack of beef with a classic red wine sauce

• Rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic

• Duck breast with a light jus

• Veal ribeye with mushrooms

• Beef stew with red wine

• Venison steak with a refined sauce

• Porcini mushroom risotto

• Grilled portobello with thyme

• Grilled aubergine with herbs

• Aged Comté and other hard cheeses

Thanks to its refined tannins, ripe fruit and elegant structure, this Margaux is particularly well suited to classic meat dishes, mushrooms and dishes with a rich but balanced flavour.

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Vineyard

The grapes come from a small number of plots owned by the Dumora family that lie within the official boundaries of the Margaux appellation.

The family estate is located in Avensan, on the edge of the appellation. Thanks to this special location, the family owns vineyard plots that are suitable for producing wine under the Margaux AOC protected designation of origin.

The limited area results in a production of only around 3,500 bottles per year, making Domaine La Rose Maucaillou one of the smallest wine producers within the appellation.

Soil

The Margaux appellation is known for its well-draining gravel soils, often combined with sand and occasionally clay.

These soils provide favourable conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Gravel absorbs heat during the day and helps drain excess water, while the underlying soil layers contribute to moisture availability.

The exact soil composition of the specific plots of Domaine La Rose Maucaillou has not been further confirmed.

Terroir

Margaux is located on the left bank of the Gironde, in the Médoc, northwest of Bordeaux.

The climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Gironde. The relatively moderate temperatures and long ripening period provide favourable conditions for the development of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

The appellation is known for red wines in which structure and ageing potential combine with refined aromas, floral nuances and elegant tannins.

Domaine La Rose Maucaillou represents this style as a small-scale family project.

Viticulture & Winemaking

• Comes from a small number of plots within Margaux AOC

• Classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

• Possibly supplemented with Petit Verdot, depending on the vintage

• Production of only around 3,500 bottles per year

• Vineyards in the vicinity of Avensan

• Vinification by the Dumora family

• Aged with French oak influences

• Focused on a balance of fruit, structure and elegance

• Vinification and bottling at the family estate Domaine de Semonlon

Description

Domaine La Rose Maucaillou is a special red wine from the prestigious Margaux appellation in Bordeaux. This exclusive wine is produced by the Dumora family, which owns a small number of vineyard plots within the official boundaries of Margaux AOC.

With a production of only 3,500 bottles per year, Domaine La Rose Maucaillou is one of the exceptionally small-scale wines from this famous appellation. The wine is normally sold almost exclusively locally and is therefore hardly available outside the region. Portology has managed to acquire a limited quantity of this special Margaux, allowing us to offer our customers a wine that you will not easily find anywhere else.

The wine is made from a classic Bordeaux blend in which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot play the leading roles. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, dark fruit and ageing potential, while Merlot ensures roundness and a supple mouthfeel.

In the glass, Domaine La Rose Maucaillou presents a deep ruby red colour. The aroma is refined and layered, with aromas of black berries, ripe cherries and plums, complemented by floral notes, cedar and soft spices.

On the palate, the wine combines ripe fruit with fine tannins and an elegant structure. The subtle influence of oak provides extra depth, while the balanced acidity ensures freshness.

A classic Margaux with a refined character that pairs excellently with lamb, beef, duck breast and dishes with mushrooms. A special discovery for Bordeaux lovers who like to look beyond the well-known châteaux.

Producer

Domaine La Rose Maucaillou is a small-scale wine project of the Dumora family, located in Avensan, in the Médoc.

The family is associated with Domaine de Semonlon, where Olivier Dumora is responsible for wine production. The estate is located in a special part of the Médoc, close to the boundary of the Margaux appellation.

In addition to the wines of Domaine de Semonlon, the family owns a small number of plots within Margaux AOC. Domaine La Rose Maucaillou is produced from these plots.

Production amounts to only around 3,500 bottles per year. The vast majority is sold locally, which means this Margaux is hardly offered outside the immediate vicinity. Portology has been able to acquire a limited quantity of this wine for the Dutch market.

The name La Rose Maucaillou also appears on older labels under the designation Château La Rose Maucaillou. This small-scale family project should not be confused with Château Maucaillou from Moulis-en-Médoc, which is a separate wine business.

With Domaine La Rose Maucaillou, the Dumora family demonstrates how a small family estate can produce a classic Margaux, with attention to origin, elegance and exceptionally limited production.