1 dozen bottles per lot
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CHÂTEAU MAGDELAINE
In 1952 Château Magdelaine was acquired by Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix. At this time, the vineyard, like many in the post-war period was in need of overhaul and so the new proprietors began a programme of replanting. Under the Moueix ownership the property flourished to be one of the most successful in St. Emilion. Magdelaine is located on a limestone plateau, bordered by Château Belair to the east, Château Canon to the north, and Château Tertre-Daugay to the south. More than half of the vines are planted in the shape of a horse-shoe on the precipice of the plateau itself; the rest on the slope, overlooking the Dordogne. On the incline the soil is more clayey, which lends the wine more body and concentration. The small size of the vineyard (28 acres) allows the fruit to be picked quickly at the optimum time, lowering the risk of inclement weather spoiling the harvest.
Château Magdelaine--Vintage 1970
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé
Lot 214 levels: four bottom neck and eight top shoulder. Lot 215 levels: two bottom neck and ten top shoulder
Both lots in original wooden case
"The 1970 has taken nearly 25 years to reach its plateau of maturity. It possesses an impressive dark garnet color with only slight amber at the edge, as well as a distinctive underbrush, earthy, currant and cherry-scented nose with plenty of minerals in the background. Powerful on the palate, with medium to full body, and gobs of spice, this meaty, fleshy, still tannic Magdelaine is unlikely to ever attain perfect harmony, but it provides a savory mouthful of complex claret. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted 11/96." Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition (1998)
1 dozen bottles per lot
In 1952 Château Magdelaine was acquired by Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix. At this time, the vineyard, like many in the post-war period was in need of overhaul and so the new proprietors began a programme of replanting. Under the Moueix ownership the property flourished to be one of the most successful in St. Emilion. Magdelaine is located on a limestone plateau, bordered by Château Belair to the east, Château Canon to the north, and Château Tertre-Daugay to the south. More than half of the vines are planted in the shape of a horse-shoe on the precipice of the plateau itself; the rest on the slope, overlooking the Dordogne. On the incline the soil is more clayey, which lends the wine more body and concentration. The small size of the vineyard (28 acres) allows the fruit to be picked quickly at the optimum time, lowering the risk of inclement weather spoiling the harvest.
Château Magdelaine--Vintage 1970
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé
Lot 214 levels: four bottom neck and eight top shoulder. Lot 215 levels: two bottom neck and ten top shoulder
Both lots in original wooden case
"The 1970 has taken nearly 25 years to reach its plateau of maturity. It possesses an impressive dark garnet color with only slight amber at the edge, as well as a distinctive underbrush, earthy, currant and cherry-scented nose with plenty of minerals in the background. Powerful on the palate, with medium to full body, and gobs of spice, this meaty, fleshy, still tannic Magdelaine is unlikely to ever attain perfect harmony, but it provides a savory mouthful of complex claret. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted 11/96." Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition (1998)
1 dozen bottles per lot