Malescot Margaux 3eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Malescot
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 35%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Petit Verdot 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: James Suckling 94–95, Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 93–95, Robert Parker/WA ~92–94, Neal Martin 90–92; widely recommended as a top Margaux 2021

Tasting Note
Elegant Margaux: violet and red-cherry aromatics, blackcurrant and plum, cedar and tobacco notes; medium-bodied with silky ripe tannins, fine minerality and a long, floral-tinged savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted pork (char siu), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentations in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless tanks; malolactic in tank/barrel; aged 14–16 months in French oak (approx. 60% new depending on vintage).

Vineyard Info
Historic 3ème Cru owned by the Zuger family since 1955; c.28 ha of vineyards on Margaux’s gravel soils; winemaking emphasizes finesse and classic Margaux balance.