{"title":"Chateau Maillet","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2016-chateau-maillet-pomerol","title":"2016 Chateau Maillet Pomerol","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHubert de Bouard (Chateau Angelus) consulting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Pomerol by an old and classic Chateau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97pt Vintage in Pomerol ~Wine Advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or more bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocated on “The Right bank” from Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chateau Maillet dates back to 1820, when the Moze Berthon Family established in the area. Georges Moze was the first member getting involved in the wine business.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe family was already producing wine under the name Chateau Gouperie and back then, Maillet was \u003cem\u003ethe second wine label\u003c\/em\u003e from the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2009, the Chateau started making L’Elegance, a 100% merlot wine. This wine, and the incorporation of \u003cstrong\u003eHubert de Bouard of Chateau Angelus as their wine consultant\u003c\/strong\u003e led to completely renovating the Cellar of Pomerol and to the creation of Chateau Maillet: \u003cstrong\u003eA new wine from the Pomerol appellation, made by an old and classic Chateau.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard has 4.5 ha. of planted grapes (95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc), the best parcel of the land is the one located close to Chateau Bon Pasteur. The soil is composed by gravel, clay and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Maillet is completely vinified in the barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e (alcoholic and malolactic fermentation) and it is also aged in 100% new French oak barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Garnet-purple color. On the nose, elegant notes of blueberries and blackberries, hints of mocha and cigar and floral aromas like violets. On the palate, very structured and long finish. Pair this wine with mostly all meats: veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes, Asian Cuisine, and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eDecadent and attractive\u003c\/strong\u003e with blueberry and blackberry aromas that are abundant and clear. Full body, firm and chewy tannins, and a long, flavorful finish. Very structured and poised. Try from 2023.” ­ ~ 95pts. James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The 2016 Maillet is medium to deep garnet-purple colored, and pronounced plums, black cherries, and warm black raspberries leap from the glass with hints of mocha and cigar box plus a waft of violets. Full-bodied, rich, and packed with generous plum and blackberry preserves layers, it has a solid, velvety frame and fantastic length.” ~ 92 pts. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-111723 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles pmpro-has-access\" id=\"post-111723\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-111723 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles pmpro-has-access\" id=\"post-111723\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: static;\" class=\"large-1 columns show-for-large-up\" data-mce-style=\"position: static;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"review-gate\" class=\"review__gate\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 30px;\" class=\"featured-section brand\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Chateau Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37775699247280,"sku":"CHMailletPOM16","price":56.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2016_Chateau_Maillet_Pomerol.jpg?v=1727404612"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-maillet-pomerol","title":"2018 Chateau Maillet Pomerol","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e96 Point Vintage, Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Classic Beauty Here\" ~James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Complex, and Sumptuous Pomerol That’s Already Hard to Resist\" ~Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHubert de Bouard (Chateau Angelus) Consulting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-Mile Away from Château Petrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomerol needs no introduction. This \u003cstrong\u003emajestic wine region\u003c\/strong\u003e, located on the right bank of Bordeaux, holds some of the most formidable (and expensive) wines in the entire world, including Château Petrus, a wine that will easily sell for over $5k a bottle. \u003cstrong\u003eJust half a mile (yes, that's a 10-minute walk) away from Petrus, you'll find Pomerol's hidden gem, Chateau Maillet, \u003c\/strong\u003ean out-of-this-world Château that shares terroir with one of the single most important estates in the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Maillet dates back to 1820 when the Moze Berthon Family was established in the area. Georges Moze was the first member to get involved in the wine business. The family was already producing wine under the name Chateau Gouperie and back then, Maillet was \u003cem\u003ethe second wine label\u003c\/em\u003e from the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2009, the Chateau started making L’Elegance, a merlot-driven wine. This wine and the incorporation of \u003cstrong\u003eHubert de Bouard of Chateau Angelus as their wine consultant\u003c\/strong\u003e led to the complete renovation of the Cellar of Pomerol and to the creation of Chateau Maillet: \u003cstrong\u003eA new wine from the Pomerol appellation, made by an old and classic Chateau.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing from an epic \u003cstrong\u003e96-point vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, that Vinous Media called \"opulent, flamboyant,\" this brilliant Pomerol is a perfect blend of 90% Merlot and just a subtle touch of 10% Cab Franc. James Suckling called it a \"\u003cstrong\u003eclassic beauty.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eAnd Jeb Dunnuck said it is a \"\u003cstrong\u003ecomplex, and sumptuous Pomerol that's already hard to resist.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: Chateau Maillet is completely vinified in the barrel (alcoholic and malolactic fermentation) and it is also aged in a 100% new French oak barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 % Merlot 5 % Cabernet Franc. Garnet-purple color. On the nose, elegant notes of blueberries and blackberries, hints of mocha and cigar, and floral aromas like violets. \u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate, very structured, dark fruit, and long finish.  This is still a baby. Aerate for 30+ minutes and cellar through 2032\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair this wine with mostly all meats: veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes, Asian Cuisine, and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackcurrants, blueberries, minerals, and cedar on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Juicy and suave texture with an ink-like feel on the palate. Very polished tannins. Tight finish that’s still in reserve. Underlying, \u003cstrong\u003eclassic beauty here\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~94 James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack cherries, mulberries, black tea, damp earth, and violet notes emerge from the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Château Maillet, a spicy, medium to full-bodied, complex, and sumptuous Pomerol that's already hard to resist.\u003c\/strong\u003e With sweet tannins and plenty of mid-palate depth as well as loads of chocolaty fruit and opulence on the palate, it's going to continue evolving for 10-15 years.~93+ Jeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is fruity, aromatic, and offers power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blackberry, and small notes of grilled bread associated with fine touches of Cuben pepper, and raspberry as well as discreet hints of violet and spices. The palate is fruity, and well-balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, an acidulous frame, density, concentration, fullness, power as well as a small freshness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry, and small notes of juicy red berries associated with fine touches of violet, iris, subtle hints of sweet spices (in the background) as well as a discreet hint of mild tobacco and fine hints of toasted almond on the finish. Good length. ~91-92 Vertdevin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43500031213803,"sku":"CHMP18","price":56.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2018ChateauMailletPomerol-anniv.webp?v=1711945058"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-maillet-pomerol","title":"2022 Chateau Maillet Pomerol","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Full Body. Very Long Finish That Lasts Over Half a Minute\" ~94JS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 Point STELLAR Vintage ~Wine Spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHubert de Bouard (Chateau Angelus) Consulting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-Mile Away from THE Château Petrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBHW Selected Import: \u003ci\u003eWe Have the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePomerol needs no introduction. This \u003cb\u003emajestic wine region\u003c\/b\u003e, located on the right bank of Bordeaux, holds \u003cb\u003esome of the most formidable (and expensive) wines in the entire world\u003c\/b\u003e, including Château Petrus, a wine that will easily sell for over $5k a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut here's the insider secret that'll blow your mind: Just 800 meters - that's literally a 10-minute casual walk - from the gates of the legendary Château Petrus sits Chateau Maillet, Pomerol's best-kept secret.\u003c\/b\u003e This isn't just proximity; this is \u003cb\u003eTERROIR GOLD\u003c\/b\u003e. We're talking about the \u003cb\u003eexact same miraculous clay and gravel soils\u003c\/b\u003e that make Petrus the stuff of legends, the \u003cb\u003esame microclimate\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003esame geological magic\u003c\/b\u003e that creates wines worth more than most wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThink about this for a second: You can literally walk from Petrus to Maillet in less time than it takes to properly swirl a glass of wine.\u003c\/b\u003e The vines are practically neighbors, sharing the same precious earth that produces some of the most coveted liquid on planet Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is your chance to own a piece of Petrus terroir without the Petrus price tag.\u003c\/b\u003e When you taste Chateau Maillet, you're experiencing the \u003cb\u003esame soil composition, the same elevation, the same blessed terroir\u003c\/b\u003e that commands $5,000+ per bottle just a few hundred yards away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChateau Maillet dates back to 1820 when the Moze Berthon Family staked their claim on this \u003cb\u003eprime Pomerol real estate\u003c\/b\u003e - and what real estate it is! Georges Moze was the first member to get involved in the wine business, already producing wine under the name Chateau Gouperie, with Maillet as \u003ci\u003ethe second wine label\u003c\/i\u003e from this historically significant estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2009, everything changed. The Chateau started making L'Elegance, a merlot-driven masterpiece, and brought in \u003cb\u003eHubert de Bouard of Chateau Angelus as their wine consultant\u003c\/b\u003e. This led to the complete renovation of the Cellar of Pomerol and to the creation of Chateau Maillet: \u003cb\u003eA reborn wine from the Pomerol appellation, made by an old and classic Chateau that sits in the shadow of greatness itself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2022 is an absolutely \u003cb\u003estellar vintage\u003c\/b\u003e for Bordeaux Right Bank. It was blessed with a \u003cb\u003e97-point review by Wine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e, who declared: \"Merlot excelled; Cabernet Franc also relished the season. Wines are very aromatic and expressive, with Pomerol hedonistic and St.-Emilion well-defined. More consistent than the Left Bank. A beautiful vintage\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis isn't just wine - this is your ticket to tasting Petrus-level terroir without selling your firstborn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: Chateau Maillet is completely vinified in the barrel (alcoholic and malolactic fermentation) and it is also aged in a 100% new French oak barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 % Merlot 5 % Cabernet Franc. Garnet-purple color. On the nose, elegant notes of blueberries and blackberries, hints of mocha and cigar, and floral aromas like violets. \u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate, very structured, dark fruit, and long finish.  This is still a baby. Aerate for 30+ minutes and cellar through 2032\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair this wine with mostly all meats: veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes, Asian Cuisine, and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlenty of sweet spices, dark chocolate, espresso beans, licorice and cigar box here, with concentrated, ripe blackberries that are still fresh and quite dense. Compressed and tannic, \u003cb\u003ewith full body and a very long finish that lasts over half a minute. \u003c\/b\u003eThis needs time to allow the extracted, dusty tannins to soften more. Drink after 2027. ~94 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wine's smoky aroma and solid tannins are cushioned by the rich, dense black fruits. It has a\u003cb\u003e juicy character, \u003c\/b\u003efull of berry flavors. Drink from 2027. ~93 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInky in colour and in texture, this is a visual capturing of the alcohol and heat of the vintage. As it unrolls in the glass it backs up this feeling with brushed damson and espresso, mint leaf and mandarin peel adding juice to the powerful raspberry puree. \u003cb\u003eThere is drama here, and high impact, but also good quality winemaking.\u003c\/b\u003e ~93 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nose is fresh and sappy. It reveals notes of small, dense\/fresh black berries, concentrated blackcurrant and small notes of cherry blossom, iris associated with touches of fresh blue berries, saffron (in the floral side), fresh sap as well as a hint of graphite and tea. The palate is flowery, balanced and offers freshness, minerality, a fresh\/juicy frame, certain tension, accuracy, fine fat, roundness as well as good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, violet\/iris and small notes of sap associated with touches of crushed blackcurrant, pulpy cherry as well as touches of tangy\/juicy berries and fresh pepper. \u003cb\u003eGood length.\u003c\/b\u003e Beautiful freshness. ~91 VertdeVin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450676203755,"sku":"MAILLET22IND","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2022ChateauMailletPomerol.webp?v=1748351953"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/collections\/chateau-maillet.oembed","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}