La Sirene Margaux 2nd Wine 2021
| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | La Sirene |
| Label Name: | Margaux 2nd Wine |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Margaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 15% |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 3 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 3 |
| Length: | 3 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 3 |
| Best Temperature: | 15-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92-93/100; Falstaff 90/100; Antonio Galloni (Vinous) ~92/100; Jeb Dunnuck 87-89/100; Wine Cellar Insider 87-89/100
Tasting Note
Fresh red and dark berries with violet, cedar and gentle spice; medium-bodied, silky tannins and a saline, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef bavette, duck confit, aged sheep cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, mushroom hot pot, soy-braised beef.
Production Method
Optical and manual sorting; fermentation in concrete and stainless-steel vats; 35-day maceration; 12 months in French oak (30% new).
Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Giscours (3ème Cru Classé). Managed by the Albada Jelgersma family; produced from Margaux gravel soils and select parcels including older vines.
Delivery is typically completed within 5–7 business days from the date payment is received.