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AOC WinesChâteau Magnol

Château Magnol

Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc

Château Magnol is the heart of Barton & Guestier.

Hosting the headquarters of the company, the 18th century castel is also a wine school and guest house. 

Above all, Chateau Magnol is a fantastic vineyard of 30 hectares in the Haut-Médoc Appellation, classified Cru Bourgeois et certified HVE (High Environmental Value).

Classification: Appellation Haut-Médoc controlée | Cru Bourgeois
Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Tasting notes: When young, Château Magnol shows a brilliant rich ruby colour. On the nose it develops an elegant and fruity bouquet, favoured by the blackcurrant notes of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the redcurrant notes of the Merlot. On the palate the wine is full bodied, with soft silky tannins, and a long spicy aftertaste.
Ageing brings a fine maturity where it developes toasted oak flavours.

Food matches: Perfect with red meat, grilled or roasted, especially lamb, duck-breast, and all fine cheese
Serve at 16-18°C

Serving temperature: 16-18°C (61-65°F)

Winemaking: The winemakers at Château Magnol, aim to extract high quality tnanins and flavours in order to produce a wine typical of the appellation: robust and powerful. After careful selection and minimal interference in the natural ripening of the grapes, alcoholic fermentation generally takes place at 30°C with one rack and return per day. The wine stays on the skins for about 3 weeks. After alcoholic fermentation, Château Magnol is aged in vat on its lees with controlled oxysgenation. The wine is then blended and put into oak barrels, where it stays for 12 months. In order to provide an elegant, well-integrated oak presence, Bernard Fulloy decided to use 350 litre French oak barrels, of which 30% are new every year. Once barrel ageing is over, the wine is fined and bottled.

Soil: Sandy and gravelly.
Climate: Oceanic and mild climate
Aging: 12 months ageing in 350-ltr oak barrels
Sugar levels: < 1 g/l
Sizes available: 37.5cl, 75cl, 1.5l

High environmental value

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International Wine Challenge 2022 - Barton & Guestier (UK) May 2022
Bronze Medal - International Wine Challenge 2022
(vintage: 2020)

Cathay Pacific HK International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021 - Barton & Guestier (Chine) November 2021
Bronze Medal - Cathay HK International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
(vintage: 2018)

Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 - Barton & Guestier (UK) July 2021
Bronze Medal - Decanter 2021 - UK - 2017 vintage
(vintage: 2017)

Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 - Barton & Guestier (UK) July 2021
Bronze Medal - Decanter 2021 - UK - 2019 vintage
(vintage: 2019)

International Wine Challenge 2020 - Barton & Guestier (UK) November 2020
Bronze Medal - International Wine Challenge 2020
(vintage: 2018)

Ultimate Wine Challenge 2020 - Barton&Guestier (USA) June 2020
92 Points Ultimate Wine Challenge 2020
(vintage: 2016)

Wine Enthusiast - Barton&Guestier (USA) February 2020
88 points Wine Enthusiast
(vintage: 2017)

Cathay Pacific HK International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019 - Barton&Guestier (Chine) December 2019
Bronze Award Cathay Pacific HK International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019
(vintage: 2017)

The International Wine Challenge 2019 HK - Barton&Guestier (CHINE) November 2019
Médaille de Bronze IWC HK 2019
(vintage: 2017)

Decanter World Wine Awards - Barton & Guestier (UK) June 2019
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 2017)

Concours des Vins - Terre des Vins - Barton & Guestier (FRANCE) May 2019
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2016)

The International Wine Challenge 2019 - Barton & Guestier (UK) May 2019
SILVER MEDAL -  MEDAILLE D'ARGENT  
(vintage: 2017)

Air France Magazine - Barton & Guestier (FRANCE) April 2019
Air France Magazine – May 2019 – n°265 Article : Barton & Guestier - Sign of the time"

Mundus Vini 2019 - Barton & Guestier (Allemagne) March 2019
GOLD MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2015)

DECANTER 2018 - DECANTER 2018 (UK) February 2019
Château Magnol Cru Bourgeois 2016 Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France   GOLD MEDAL - 95 POINTS - DECANTER 2019
(vintage: 2016)

SMV Canada 2018 (Canada) June 2018
Silver Medal
(vintage: 2016)

Ultimate Wine Challenge 2018 (USA) June 2018
95 Points
(vintage: 2015)

Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 (UK) June 2018
GOLD MEDAL
(vintage: 2016)

Vinalies Internationales 2018 (France) June 2018
Silver Medal
(vintage: 2015)

Wine Enthusiast - R. Voss (USA) December 2017
Rating: 91 
(vintage: 2015)

James Suckling - James Suckling () December 2017
Rating 90 - James Suckling 
(vintage: 2015)

Japan Wine challenge 2017 (Japan) July 2017
Médaille de Bronze / Bronze Medal 
(vintage: 2015)

Ultimate Wine Challenge 2017 (USA) June 2017
Rating: 92
(vintage: 2014)

WSWA Wine & Spirit competition 2017 (USA) April 2017
Médaille d'Argent/ Silver Medal 
(vintage: 2014)

South Walton Wine Festival - South Walton Wine Festival (USA) March 2017
GOLD MEDAL – 2017 South Walton Blind Judging  - USA
(vintage: 2014)

Spring Tasting 2017 - Mundus Vini, The Grand International Wine Award (Germany) February 2017
GOLD MEDAL – Mundus Vini, Spring tasting 2017- Germany
(vintage: 2013)

Japan Wine Challenge 2016 (Japan) October 2016
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2014)

The Yum List - Monica Tindall (Malaysia) August 2016
Discover more about B&G and the men and women behind its wineshttp://theyumlist.net/2016/08/petra-frebault-barton-guestier-bordeauxs-oldest-winehouse.html

Fox News (USA) August 2016
“On Wednesday  July 27, 2016  FOX news network (national news network) came by City Tavern to film a cooking segment with Chef Staib during the DNC while in Philadelphia.  Chef showcased a demo for Escalope of Veal, and featured B&G wines exclusively during the segment which was aired live during their morning news. Nothing better than to pair one of Thomas Jefferson’s favorite recipes with his favorite wines.  Here is the link:http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-and-friends/blog/2016/07/27/cooking-friends-city-tavern”
(vintage: 2012)

The Yum List - Monica Tindall (Malaysia) July 2016
The Yum Listhttp://theyumlist.net/2016/07/chateau-magnol-barton-guestier-bordeaux-france.htmlhttp://theyumlist.net/2016/07/barton-guestier-food-and-wine-academy-bordeaux.html
(vintage: 2014)

Best In Glass Wine Challenge Veritage Miami (USA) May 2016
GOLD MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2012)

Decanter 2016 (UK) May 2016
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 2013)

IWC 2016 (UK) May 2016
"COMMENDED"
(vintage: 2013)

Gilbert & Gaillard Les Experts du Vin (France) May 2016
GOLD MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2013)

Wine Tasting Competition 2016 (WSWA) (USA) April 2016
GOLD MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2013)

Berlin Wein Trophy 2016 (Germany) March 2016
GOLD MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2013)

Brandon Sun (Canada) March 2016
Selected in "6 Cabernet Sauvignons all worth trying"

Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016 (France) January 2016
Ce vin se montre très expressif par son bouquet généreux de fruits à l'eau-de-vie et de boisé épicé. Le palais, au diapason, se montre franc, souple et frais. Une bouteille que l'on pourra servir sans avoir à faire preuve de trop de patience. Apogée suggéré: 2016-2019 et Accord gourmand: Fromage des Pyrénées
(vintage: 2012)

Vienna International Wine Challenge 2015 (Austria) January 2016
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2012)

The Wine Orbit - Sam Kim (New Zealand) December 2015
4.5 Stars & 92 Points A lovely traditional style Cru Bourgeois from the famous Barton & Guestier house, this is complex on the nose displaying dark berry, leather, game and mixed spice with nuances of cigar and floral. It is beautifully weighted with fine texture and elegant mouthfeel, firmly structured by mouth-coating tannins. A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. At its best: now to 2022.
(vintage: 2012)

IMBIBE MAGAZINE / www.imbibemagazine.com (USA) November 2015
Affordable Holiday Red wines under 25$ Barton & Guestier Chateau Magnol Haut Medoc, 2011 Patience is key with this subtle Left Bank Bordeaux, so make sure you decant to release flavors of dark, dried fig, date and cocoa from the delicate blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc. It’s gentle balance pairs well with mushroom-based dishes, goat cheese and walnuts. getwineonline.com
(vintage: 2011)

Guide Hachette 2016 (France) September 2015
Selected - selectionné
(vintage: 2012)

Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2015 (United Kingdom - China) September 2015
Bronze Medal - Médaille de Bronze
(vintage: 2012)

Ultimate Wine Challenge 2015 (USA) July 2015
Rating 94 - "Excellent, Highly Recommended"
(vintage: 2012)

eRobertParker.com - Robert Parker (USA) June 2015
"A well-known cru bourgeois from the famous firm of Barton & Guestier, this is a soft, round, juicy easygoing style of wine. Dark plum/garnet, it offers soft, silky tannins, medium body and an earthy, cherry and blackcurrant-flavored mid-palate...."
(vintage: 2012)

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS (United Kingdom) May 2015
Commended - Recommandé
(vintage: 2012)

Gilbert&Gaillard (France) May 2015
GOLD MEDAL "Robe grenat évolué. Nez plaisant mêlant fruits noirs mûrs,épices,sous-bois, note anomale et fraîche, légère, finement parfumée. La finale est intense sur le poivre. Un haut-médoc puissant qu'apprécieront les amateurs."
(vintage: 2012)

Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2015 (Belgium) May 2015
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2012)

The News Tribune (USA) April 2015
"RECOMMENDED"
(vintage: 2012)

Miami Herald (USA) April 2015
"Affordable Bordeaux Wines"
(vintage: 2012)

Challenge International du Vin 2015 (France) April 2015
BRONZE MEDAL
(vintage: 2012)

Florida Weekly (USA) April 2015
« http://palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/news/2015-04-09/Cuisine/VINO.html
(vintage: 2012)

Berlin International Wine Competition 2015 (Germany) March 2015
SILVER MEDAL/MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2012)

Wine Enthusiast- Buying Guide (USA) February 2015
RATING 87
(vintage: 2012)

Mundus Vini (Germany) January 2015
GOLD MEDAL/ Médaille d'or
(vintage: 2012)

Berliner Wine Trophy (Germany) January 2015
GOLD MEDAL/MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2012)

Guide Hachette 2015 (France) January 2015
Selected in GUIDE HACHETTE (France's national wineguide). Sélectionné dans le Guide Hachette
(vintage: 2012)

Weinwirtschaft - Sacha Speicher (Germany) October 2014
RATING : 90 POINTS 2012 Cru Bourgeois tasting.
(vintage: 2012)

Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2014 (China) October 2014
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 2011)

Mundus Vini 2014 (Germany) September 2014
BIG GOLD MEDAL (GROSSE GOLD) - GRANDE MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2011)

2014 USA Allwines Challenge (USA) July 2014
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2011)

Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 (United Kingdom) June 2014
RECOMMENDED - RECOMMANDE
(vintage: 2011)

International Wine Challlenge 2014 (United Kingdom) June 2014
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 2011)

Drinks International (United Kingdom) April 2014
Barton & Guestier enters the TOP 50 World's Most Admired Wine Brands!

Best of Bordeaux (Germany) March 2014
Selection in the "100 Best of Bordeaux"
(vintage: 2011)

TASTED - 100% Blind - Andreas Larsson - Markus Del Monego (France) October 2013
Andreas Larsson: 89 points. Medium to dark ruby red. The nose displays an elegant toastiness with spices and freshly crushed berries. The palate has good weight supple structure, juicy dark berries, well integrated oak and a long spicy finish. Markus Del Monego: 87 points. Dark purple red with violet hue and almost black centre. Well structured nose with almost smoky character, ripe fruit. On the palate medium weight and length, soft tannins. Final note : 88 points.
(vintage: 2011)

Ultimate Wine Challenge 2013 (USA) June 2013
B&G Chateau Magnol 2011 87 points/ Very Good, Strong Recommendation. Tasting notes: Cherry, violets and mineral soil balance delicately on the nose. Smooth and dark berried fruit is silken in texture with undernotes of minerals and moss. Elegant with well-balanced acidity and ripe tannins, this wine is easy to enjoy.
(vintage: 2011)

Wine Enthusiast (USA) February 2013
Buying Guide rating: 85 "The headquarters of Bordeaux négociant Barton & Guestier has produced a soft, ready-to-drink wine. It’s attractive, ripe and rich, and it’s full of juicy blackberry fruit. Drink now."
(vintage: 2010)

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition (USA) November 2012
Silver Label
(vintage: 2010)

Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 (United Kingdom) May 2012
Bronze Medal - Médaille de Bronze
(vintage: 2009)

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012 (United Kingdom) May 2012
Bronze Medal - Médaille de Bronze
(vintage: 2009)

Le Figaro - Avis Vin - Bernard Burtschy (France) April 2012
"Un vin à la fois structuré et épicé avec du velouté, mais aussi de la fraîcheur, assez tannique, mais il se fera grâce à sa matière."
(vintage: 2009)

Vinalies Internationales 2012 (France) March 2012
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2009)

Decanter (United Kingdom) January 2012
Blind panel tasting: *** Three Stars!
(vintage: 2009)

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011 (United Kingdom) May 2011
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2008)

Wine Enthusiast (USA) March 2011
Rating 88 : Buying Guide
(vintage: 2008)

Guide Gilbert & Gaillard - Gilbert & Gaillard (France) February 2011
Note : 89/100 Robe d'un rouge profond. Nez engageant de fruits rouges frais, notes boisées très discrètes. En bouche une matière fine, soyeuse,une jolie fraîcheur. Un Haut-Médoc équilibré, persistant, porteur d'une touche de finesse. Deep red. Enticing nose of fresh red fruits and very subtle oak notes. On the palate, fine-grained, silky substance, lovely freshness. A well balanced, lingering Haut-Médoc deploying a touch of finesse.
(vintage: 2008)

Decanter - Jane Anson (United Kingdom) January 2010
*** Three Stars - Recommended - Cru Bourgeois 2007 - Blind Panel Tasting. "Fresh pure. Well-judged cedar oak. Long and juicy with ripe cherry fruit, silky texture, minerally finish. Classic elegant."
(vintage: 2007)

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009 (UK) May 2009
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 2006)

Wine Enthusiast (USA) March 2009
Buying guide rating: 89"This is Barton & Guestier’s home vineyard and, in 2006, it has produced a finely crafted wine. The balance is all there, with ripe red berry fruits and cranberry juice adding to the firm, dark core of tannins. It is worth aging for two to three years but is certainly drinkable now."
(vintage: 2006)

100 Best Today Bordeaux (USA) February 2009
Selected in the 100 Best Today Bordeaux
(vintage: 2006)

Limerick Post - Andrew Carey (Ireland) December 2008
... something new and wonderful for this Christmas..."This classic wine has an elegant fruity bouquet with soft tannins and a long spicy finish"
(vintage: 2005)

The International Wine Review - Michael Potashnik (USA) December 2008
Rating: 91This delicious 50-50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon displays a dark ruby color with aromas of sweet fruit, vanilla, dill and herbs. On the palate it exhibits a very soft lush attack with ripe plum and herbs and prominent oak flavors on the finish.
(vintage: 2005)

Japan Wine Challenge 2008 (Japan) August 2008
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 2005)

International Wine Challenge 2008 (United Kingdom) May 2008
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 2005)

Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2008 (Belgium) April 2008
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D ARGENT
(vintage: 2005)

Decanter (United Kingdom) March 2008
CHATEAU MAGNOL 2005 - RECOMMENDED *** - Decanter blind tasting Cru Bourgeois 2005"... a cornucopia of fruits. Sweet, ripe and a real mouthful. Great potential and charm already."
(vintage: 2005)

Mundus Vini 2006 (Germany) September 2006
"VERY GOOD" - "TRES BIEN" - "SEHR GUT"
(vintage: 2003)

Decanter Tasting (United Kingdom) August 2006
Chateau Magnol 2003 has been awarded 3 stars "RECOMMENDED" in the Decanter Crus Bourgeois 2003 panel tasting.
(vintage: 2003)

International Wine Challenge 2006 (UK) May 2006
Seal of Approval
(vintage: 2003)

International Wine & Spirit Competition Moscow (Russia) January 2006
Gold Medal - Médaille d'Or
(vintage: 2002)

Japan Wine Challenge 2005 (Japan) November 2005
Bronze Medal - Médaille de bronze
(vintage: 2000)

Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2005 (Belgium) April 2005
GOLD MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2002)

Mundus Vini Weinakademie - (Germany) September 2004
"SEHR GUT" - "VERY GOOD" - "TRES BIEN"
(vintage: 2000)

La Alternative Press - Chris Rubin (USA) July 2004
"Barton & Guestier has been in the wine business in France for more than 250 years, and the B&G label generally offers well-priced bottles from all the country's major regions; look for the 1999 Château Magnol for A GOOD DEAL ON BORDEAUX."
(vintage: 1999)

Selections Mondiales - (Canada) June 2004
GOLD MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 2000)

Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2004 - (Belgium) May 2004
Silver Medal - Médaille d'Argent
(vintage: 2001)

Wine Guide - Robert Parker (USA) March 2004
I have been impressed with the soft, fruity, easy to like, and easy to drink wines of Château Magnol, a property owned by the huge firm of Barton & Guestier... The wine is extremely well made in a modern, commercial style, and there is no doubting its seductive, forward charms...

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2003 - (United Kingdom) August 2003
COMMENDED - RECOMMANDE
(vintage: 2000)

Decanter - (USA) July 2003
*** Recommended "Clean with a blueberry freshness. Juicy lingering flavors. Mouthwatering purity across the palate."
(vintage: 2000)

Concours des Grands Vins de France - Macon - 2003 - (France) July 2003
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 2000)

International Wine Challenge - 2003 - (United Kingdom) July 2003
SEAL - DISTINCTION
(vintage: 2000)

Challenge International du Vin 2003 - (France) May 2003
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 2000)

Wine Enthusiast - (USA) November 2002
86 Points - Value 2002 "This is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. The two varieties balance the bouquet which features earth from the Merlot and licorice from the Cabernet. The brambly wood flavors accented by pinecones and blackberries end in a dry, lean finish."
(vintage: 1999)

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002 - (United Kingdom) July 2002
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 1999)

World Wine Competition 2002 - (Belgium) April 2002
GOLD MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'OR
(vintage: 1999)

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2001 - (United Kingdom) June 2001
"RECOMMENDED"
(vintage: 1998)

Hong Kong International Wine Challenge 2001 - (Hong Kong) May 2001
BRONZE MEDAL - MEDAILLE DE BRONZE
(vintage: 1998)

National Vinalies Wine Competition 2001 - (France) May 2001
"Vinalies award"
(vintage: 1998)

International Wine Challenge 2001 - (United Kingdom) May 2001
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 1998)

Grands Vins de France Wine Competition 2001 - (France) May 2001
SILVER MEDAL - MEDAILLE D'ARGENT
(vintage: 1998)

WineToday.com - (USA) December 1999
3 Stars : "General qualities: medium oak, medium bodied, tannic. Colors: deep purple. Aromas: black cherry, earthy, vanilla. Flavors: boysenberry, tobacco."
(vintage: 1995)

Alexandria Journal - Fred Koeppel (USA) November 1999
"Nicely developped bouquet of oak and vanilla, spice and concentrated cassis-black cherry... Very good-minus."
(vintage: 1995)

Decanter (United Kingdom) November 1999
Blind panel tasting : Highly Recommended : "Vegetal aromas. Stewed redfruit flavours; tannins need time".
(vintage: 1996)

Le Point (France) September 1999
"Fruité, cerise fraîche, rond, tendre souple en première séquence, élégant, finale resserrée…"
(vintage: 1996)

Dine Out - Lilyane Weston (United Kingdom) September 1999
"Typical of many Crus Bourgeois, Château Magnol, the gateway to the Medoc, is separated from the Graves by a tributary of the Gironde estuary, known as the Jalle de Blanquefort. Its 17 hectare vineyard, the most southerly in the Medoc, surrounds the Chartreuse, an attractive single-storey manor house. Having tasted vintages of Château Magnol from 1982, I was most impressed by the level of quality of the recent vintages. Under the guidance of winemaker Guy Sarton du Jonchay, who worked several years in South America, the wines have changed in style, and have become more consumer friendly whilst still respecting tradition and terroir. They also represent excellent value for money."