Château Motte Maucourt

Château Motte Maucourt – A Family Heritage at the Heart of Bordeaux Vineyards

A Property Passed Down Through Six Generations. In the heart of Bordeaux, Château Motte Maucourt embodies the passion and continuity of a family of winemakers spanning six generations. Across 50 hectares, the family crafts wines that balance tradition and innovation. The vines, averaging 25 years of age, thrive on clay, clay-limestone, and loamy soils—an ideal combination for expressing the depth and character of Bordeaux varieties.

Two Terroirs, Two Bordeaux Expressions

The estate divides its vineyard between reds, rosés, and whites, each shaped by the soil’s nature:

• 36 hectares of red and rosé Bordeaux planted mainly with Merlot (65%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and Cabernet Franc (10%).
• 14 hectares of white Bordeaux dominated by Sauvignon (80%), with Sémillon (10%) and Muscadelle (10%).

Clay-limestone soils produce structured, age-worthy reds, while loamy soils bring freshness and brightness to the whites.

Winemaking: Tradition Meets Mastery

The château’s cellar, with a capacity of 6,000 hectoliters, combines modern equipment with traditional methods. Each plot is vinified separately to preserve authenticity and aromatic purity.

• Reds: Fermentation at 25–28°C, macerations of 2–3 weeks for smooth tannins and rich color.
• Rosés and whites: Bottled within 2–3 months to maintain freshness and fruitiness.
• Age-worthy reds: Matured 15–18 months in vats or barrels for roundness and complexity.

The Wines of Château Motte Maucourt

Bordeaux Red – Barrel Aged

Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation: Thermo-regulated (25°C), maceration 3–4 weeks
Aging: 12 months in barrels (30–50% new)
Powerful and full-bodied wine balanced by fine oak notes. Perfect with grilled rib steak or aged cheese. Cellaring potential: up to 10 years.

Bordeaux Red Classic

Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation: 25°C, short maceration
Aging: 12 months in vats
Smooth, fruity wine to enjoy young or within five years. Ideal with duck breast or soft cheeses.

Bordeaux Rosé

Blend: 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Method: Half press, half saignée
Fermentation: 16–18°C to preserve fruit
Lively, aromatic rosé—perfect for summer meals or aperitifs with friends.

Bordeaux White

Blend: 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris
Method: Skin-contact maceration, fermentation at 16–18°C
Aging: 2 months on fine lees
Fruity, fresh, and delicate wine—ideal with seafood, fish, or goat cheese. Best enjoyed within two years.

The Motte Maucourt Style: The Harmony of Fruit and Time

Every wine from Château Motte Maucourt reflects a double pursuit: respect for the land and the joy of sharing. The reds show depth and balance, the rosés offer honest pleasure, and the whites shine with lively freshness. Generation after generation, the estate has preserved its human approach to wine—where authenticity meets progress in perfect harmony.

Have you ever tasted a Bordeaux where family tradition reveals itself in every sip?