Labegorce Margaux 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Labegorce
Label Name:
 
Margaux
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 45%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 2%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 93; Vinous 93; James Suckling 93; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 91; Decanter 93

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry with cedar, tobacco, graphite and sweet spice; savory, medium–full body, fine‑grained tannins, balanced acidity and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, roast duck, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, soy‑marinated tuna, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Fermented in temperature‑controlled vats; matured 12–14 months in French oak (≈40% new), traditional élevage.

Vineyard Info
Château Labégorce (owned by the Perrodo family since 1989) farms ~70 ha on gravelly/sandy soils; estate restored and modernized under current management.