Clos du Jaugueyron Haut-Médoc 2019 Magnum

Clos du Jaugueyron is not a Château as one is used to seeing in the Médoc region of Bordeaux; it is 16 vineyard plots spread across 3 communes in the Haut-Médoc and Margaux, gradually acquired by Stéphanie Destruhaut and Michel Théron since 1993, which today comprise 7.3 hectares. All the vines are cultivated using organic and biodynamic farming methods.

The 2020 Haut-Médoc from Clos Jaugueyron comes from 3.35 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot vines planted in the commune of Macau. Vinification takes place in concrete tanks, with no additives other than a very small dose of sulfur. This is followed by 12 months of aging in barrels that have previously held one or two vintages.

It develops aromas of ripe red and black fruits (blackcurrant, wild berries), with hints of spice and woody, smoky notes that increasingly emerge as it ages. The palate is dense, intense, and fruity; the tannins are supple yet present, providing structure. A wine of great elegance and balance between freshness and power.