Winery Bernard MagrezMaurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Maurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception from the Winery Bernard Magrez
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Maurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception of Winery Bernard Magrez in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Maurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception
Pairings that work perfectly with Maurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception
Original food and wine pairings with Maurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception
The Maurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception of Winery Bernard Magrez matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with dark beer, rack of lamb in a salt crust or duck parmentier with ceps.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bernard Magrez's Maurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Maurens Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Cuvée d'Exception from Winery Bernard Magrez are 2001, 2011
Informations about the Winery Bernard Magrez
The Winery Bernard Magrez is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 280 wines for sale in the of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Higher tier of Saint-Émilion on Bordeaux's right bank: velvety, complex reds dominated by Merlot (round, silky foundation with aromas of ripe plum, blackcurrant, violet, leather, chocolate and smoke) with spicy Cabernet Franc and structuring Cabernet Sauvignon. Fine tannins, balanced acidity, ages 3 to 30 years. Notes evolving toward tobacco, leather and chocolate at maturity. AOC stricter than Saint-Émilion (yields, minimum 12-month ageing, mandatory tasting panel).
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Bordeaux barrel
Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.
