Château Maucaillou - Moulis 2016 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Maucaillou has a well-defined, tertiary, sous-bois scented bouquet that unfolds in the glass but resolutely remains "classic" in style, revealing pleasant tobacco scents with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a bit of new oak showing its hand on the entry. That will need to be assimilated during élevage. But there is commendable depth towards the finish that has a subtle spiciness on the aftertaste. Tasted twice, the second time attested to improvement in bottle and I think it will continue that trajectory during its barrel maturation.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Forward in style, medium bodied, with loads of ripe, sweet, blackberries, cedar, oak and tobacco to keep you busy.

Vinous

86-88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Maucaillou is a powerful, earthy Moulis. Grilled herbs, sweet tobacco, menthol and dried cherry give the wine its distinctive personality. There is good energy and persistence, but a bit less in the way of midpalate depth. Overall, the 2016 is solid, if a touch rustic.

matthewjukes.com

15 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(60 Cabernet Sauvignon, 37 Merlot, 3 Petit Verdot) A little too grubby and a little too leafy, but this is still a passable effort for this estate and it will soften in no time at all.