Our wines

The identity of Château Malagar wines has been built by the terroir here and our inspiration.
And you need inspiration to plant, make and blend good wines!
Every year, by applying some highly variable magical laws, a new vintage is created from the annual appointment the terroir has with its grape varieties.
Château Malagar neighbours three magnificent winegrowing areas – Sauternes, Loupiac and Entre-Deux-Mers – and makes wines with three different appellations from 114 hectares (282 acres) of vines.

Literary Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge AOC (red)

Powerful, classy, silky.

Appellation

Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge AOC from 2008 vintage onwards. Previous vintages were Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge.

Vineyard area

22 hectares (54 acres) of red wine grapes

Terroir

average age of the vines: 15 years. The slope imparts good natural drainage to the soils made up of marl, sandy clay and molasse below, and quite recent silt towards the top.

Grape varieties

62% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon,12% Cabernet Franc

Harvest

by machine

Winemaking techniques

traditional method. All tanks are temperature-controlled. Alcoholic fermentation from 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) lasting 2 to 3 weeks. Native yeasts. Aged in barrels for 16 months. Half the barrels used are new.

Annual production

130,000 bottles

Tasting notes

dark ruby robe, elegant nose with jammy aromas of black and red berries. Vanilla hints. Powerful, aromatic and elegant, subtle and silky.

Owner

Jean Merlaut

Oenologist

Christian Sourdes

Cellar master

Caroline THIENPONT BAILLET

Romanesque Bordeaux Rosé AOC

Lively, harmonious, refreshing

Appellation

Bordeaux Rosé AOC

Vineyard area

1 hectare (2.5 acres) of grapes for making rosé

Terroir

average age of the vines: 15 years. The slope imparts good natural drainage to the soils made up of marl, sandy clay and molasse below, and quite recent silt towards the top.

Grape varieties

62% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon,12% Cabernet Franc

Harvest

by machine

Winemaking techniques

after cold settling, the rosé is left on fine lees at low temperatures for a fortnight. Fermentation then begins and is controlled at low temperatures. Native yeasts.

Annual production

6,000 bottles

Tasting notes

pleasant, exhilarating nose centred on red fruit. Lively, balanced and refreshing on the palate.

Owner

Jean Merlaut

Oenologist

Christian Sourdes

Cellar master

Caroline THIENPONT BAILLET

Elegant Bordeaux Blanc AOC (dry white)

Delicate, fresh, elegant

Appellation

Bordeaux Blanc AOC

Vineyard area

5 hectares (12 acres) of white wine grapes

Terroir

Average age of the vines: 10 years. The slope imparts good natural drainage to the soils made up of marl, sandy clay and molasse below, and quite recent silt towards the top.

Grape varieties

60% Sauvignon, 40% Semillon

Harvest

by machine

Winemaking techniques

after cold settling, the dry white is left on fine lees at low temperatures for a fortnight. Fermentation then begins and is controlled at low temperatures. Native yeasts.

Annual production

30,000 bottles

Tasting notes

Pale yellow robe, elegant nose of citrus, white fruit. Aromatic and elegant.

Owner

Jean Merlaut

Oenologist

Christian Sourdes

Cellar master

Caroline THIENPONT BAILLET

Nobel Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Liquoreux AOC (sweet white)

Smooth, fruity, creamy

Appellation

Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Liquoreux AOC

Vineyard area

5 hectares (12 acres) of white wine grapes

Terroir

Average age of the vines: 25 years. The slope imparts good natural drainage to the soils made up of marl, sandy clay and molasse below, and quite recent silt towards the top.

Grape varieties

80% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon

Harvest

by hand in 2 to 4 passes

Winemaking techniques

after cold settling, the sweet white is left on fine lees. Native yeasts.

Annual production

6,000 bottles

Tasting notes

Château Malagar sweet white is painstakingly produced over sequential passes. Its rich history can be found in its supple smoothness, its freshness and its roasted notes. Golden yellow colour, elegant nose of candied fruit, rich spices. Fruity and elegant. Long on the finish.

Owner

Jean Merlaut