CHÂTEAU HAUT

Maginet

The vineyards of Château Haut Maginet are located in the EntreDeux-Mers region of Bordeaux, so named for its position between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. The Jolivet family has tended their vineyards here for four generations; in the late 1990s, the family banded together with neighbouring growers to build a waste-water treatment plant to protect the local environment.

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CHÂTEAU HAUT MAGINET, AOC BORDEAUX, VIGNOBLES JOLIVET, 2022

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

$ 26 $ 156

Baked - verging on jammy - dark fruit wafts from the glass of this simple, ripe 2022 Merlot-dominant blend. On the palate, brisk acidity lifts the fruit and reveals subtle vegetal hints. Still quite youthful and firm. Would benefit from a brief period of additional cellaring. 2024-2026 –jb

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CHÂTEAU HAUT MAGINET, AOC BORDEAUX, BLANC, VIGNOBLES JOLIVET, 2022

Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle

$ 26 $ 156

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to preserve its zesty flavours. This is a crisp, dry, light-bodied white wine with discreet citrus-driven aromas. Opens to riper stone fruit notes with aeration. 2023-2025 –jb

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CHÂTEAU HAUT MAGINET, AOC BORDEAUX ROSÉ, VIGNOBLES JOLIVET, 2022

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

$ 26 $ 156

This light, dry rosé is made from Cabernet Franc blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It offers soft red berry, citrus, and candied aromas on the nose, with subtle underlying leafy hints. The palate is supple and crisp. Drink upon release. 2023 –jb

Baked dark cherry and plum

Cassis, plum, red bell pepper

Hachis parmentier with Emmental

White flowers, lemon, peach

13.5%

Yellow apple, grapefruit, apricot [0.00]

Pasta primavera with asparagus and lemon

13.5%

Nougat, strawberry, pink grapefruit

Red berries, grapefruit, apple, [0.00]

Grilled Asian-style pork chops with plums

Merlot

$ 40 $ 240

The “Astarté” Merlot is named for the ancient eastern goddess of war, fertility and growth. The goal of Château Surain was to craft an approachable Bordeaux style of red wine that would appeal to a crowd. This dry, full-bodied red is pleasantly aromatic with a broad, fleshy palate and muscular tannins. 2024-2029–jb

13.5%

Merlot

$ 36 $ 216

The “Popcorn” Merlot is another easy-drinking red wine from Château Surain sourced from Bordeaux and its surrounding areas. The nose offers typical aromas of plum and cassis with underlying earthiness. Vibrant acidity lifts dark and red fruit flavours on the palate. Finishes firm with hints of tobacco. 2024-2029–jb

13.5%

Dark fruit, violet, cedar, spice

Dark fruit, spice, subtle meaty hints

Mimolette cheese

Ch Teau Surain

Château Surain is a 5th generation family wine estate on Bordeaux' right bank. This forward-thinking winery prohibits pesticide use in its vineyards and aims to craft fresh, lively wines with minimal winemaking intervention. Their eclectic range of labels is a testament to their modern outlook.

Black plum, cassis, earthy

Tangy red and dark fruit, sweet tobacco

Beef daube with fresh pasta