Assemblage Newsletter N°55 - May 2016
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BY Philippe Marion

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Château Magnol has taken on Hubert de Boüard -owner and winemaker of Château Angelus, Premier Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Emilion- as winemaking consultant from 2015 vintage on.

The size of the Château Magnol vineyards is now 31 hectares. The superb winegrowing terroir has sandy-gravel soil overlaying clay or a deep layer of gravel. Grape varieties consist of Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Merlot (42%), and Cabernet Franc (12%) and the average age of the vines is 22 years. While continuing to maintain a style that has proved so successful, Château Magnol has called on the services of Hubert de Boüard since 2015 to benefit from an outside world renown and acclaimed expert view.

The 2015 harvest produced wonderful grapes. Everything possible was done to extract maximum fruit and aromas, and just the right amount of tannin. Winemaker Laurent Prada, Cellarmaster Bernard Fulloy, and Hubert de Boüard have worked together from the vineyards to the winemaking of the final blend for 2015 Magnol. This consists of: 51% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The wine will age for a total of 12 months in 350-litre barrels to impart the elegant influence of French oak.

In addition, Château Magnol has been committed to sustainable development for many years, explaining the estate's involvement in the pilot group for the Environmental Management System for Bordeaux wine, which received ISO 14001 certification in 2013. Respect for the environment is a priority at every stage, from the vine to the bottle. This commitment encompasses land stewardship, energy and water management, waste reduction, and a focus on health and safety.

2015 Château Magnol was also presented at the Primeur Tastings at Château Angelus from the 4th to the 7th of April 2016.

 
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