As a historic estate in the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation, Château Magdelaine produced an elegant, medium-bodied 1987 vintage that embodied the challenges of that growing season in Bordeaux. The 1987 Magdelaine would have relied primarily on Merlot, as was customary for the estate, with supporting Cabernet Franc to provide structure and aromatic complexity. While not considered one of Magdelaine's most outstanding vintages, the 1987 would have still offered Bordeaux drinkers a refined, nuanced interpretation of the estate's distinctive Right Bank style.