La Sirene Margaux 2nd Wine 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Sirene
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 89-91; James Suckling 91-92; Jancis Robinson 16/20; various retailer reviews note 90–92 range

Tasting Note
Red and black cherry, plum and violet aromas with cedar, spice and tobacco; medium-full body, silky tannins, fresh acidity and a polished, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef, duck, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Peking duck, Korean BBQ, beef stir-fry, soy-glazed pork, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Second wine from younger vines; vinified with same care as the grand vin, matured ~12–18 months in French oak (portion new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Giscours (3rd Growth, 1855) from an ~83 ha Margaux estate; produced by the Albada Jelgersma family with modern viticulture and cellar practices.