James Suckling: 92 pts Jeb Dunnuck: 90 pts Château Haut-Maillet is a 5 hectare vineyard founded more than two centuries. It is located northeast of Catusseau, on clayey gravel, with landlocked plots in the middle of very big names in the appellation. Owner Jean Pierre Estager Winemaking Traditional with regular pumping over and punching down in vats. Maceration for about twenty days. Aging 15 months in oak barrels (30% new) Tasting Wine with a carmine robe, copper reflections, a fine and elegant nose, with slightly spicy and dried fruit notes, with a sustained attack on the palate, the evolution of which is marked by round tannins which give a velvety constant. Operating temperature 15 to 18°
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