Le Point 14,5 / 20 par Jacques Dupont le 20/06/2018 Fruits rouges, fin, boisé blond, de la fraîcheur, réglisse, tanins serrés, net, sapide.
Jeb DUNNUCK 85-87 / 100 par Jeb Dunnuck le 12/06/2018 The 2017 Château Maucaillou has a charming, fruit forward style, and while not overtly powerful, it has a unique, complex bouquet, ripe tannin, and a good finish. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years.
Vinifera 85-87 / 100 par Jacques Perrin le 28/05/2018 Nez de fruits rouges, trace végétale, boisé appuyé. Le vin n’apparaît pas dans sa pureté.
Vinous 84-87 / 100 par Antonio Galloni le 15/05/2018 The 2017 Maucaillou comes across as compact and dried out, with only modest depth and complexity. Dried cherry, white pepper, mint, sweet oak and crushed flowers add aromatic nuance. Even so, the 2017 remains on the slender side of things.
Vinous 84-86 / 100 par Neal Martin le 01/05/2018 The 2017 Maucaillou has a slightly muffled bouquet with mulberry and briary scents that need more focus and clarity. The palate is medium-bodied with light grainy tannin. On both occasions that I encountered this wine, it seemed a little green around the edges with a light, earthy and slightly animally finish.
Wine Advocate 88-90 / 100 par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 27/04/2018 The 2017 Maucaillou is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and scented of cedar chest and yeast extract over cassis and blackberry pie at the core. The palate is medium-bodied with good mid-palate intensity and plenty of black fruit, supported by fine-grained tannins and great freshness.
Wine Enthusiast 89-91 / 100 par Roger Voss le 17/04/2018 A prominent black currant aroma and ripe tannins give this wine a fine balance. The core is dry and firm, exhibiting the potential to age and certainly offering final richness. Drink from 2022.
Jamessuckling.com 88-89 / 100 par James Suckling le 06/04/2018 A juicy and medium fruity red with plums and hints of walnut undertones. Firm tannins and a fresh finish. Nice touch of ripeness to this.