Malescot Margaux 3eme Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Malescot
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Merlot (35%), Cabernet Franc (6%), Petit Verdot (5%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96; Falstaff 96; James Suckling 96; Wine Advocate 94; Jeb Dunnuck 94. Reviewers note excellent aging potential (approximately 2027–2050)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry with cedar, violet, pencil lead and dark chocolate. Medium–full-bodied, polished powdery tannins, bright acidity, minerality and a long, spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye or beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, beef bulgogi, braised soy beef, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats; aged 14–16 months in French oak (≈70% new).

Vineyard Info
3ème Grand Cru Classé in Margaux; estate dates to 1697, owned by the Zuger family; noted for gravel soils and elegant, Cabernet-led blends.