La Sirene Margaux 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Sirene
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 93; Decanter 92; Falstaff 92; Jeb Dunnuck 91; Wine Advocate (RP) 90; Wine Spectator 90; James Suckling 93-94

Tasting Note
Elegant Margaux second wine with blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, cedar and licorice; bright acidity, fine silky tannins, savory mineral-saline finish and ripe dark-fruit concentration.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, grilled steak, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-braised short ribs, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand and optical sorting; low-temperature vinification in concrete and stainless steel; ~35 days maceration; aged 12–17 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Giscours (Margaux 3rd Growth). Estate owned by the Albada Jelgersma family; La Sirène is produced from younger/selected parcels using the château's modern cellar techniques.