Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 1998

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative critic scores: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 91; Wine Spectator 91; Wine & Spirits 96; Jane Anson 96 (InsideBordeaux); Neal Martin 94 (Wine Journal). Sources: Wine Advocate / Wine Spectator / Wine & Spirits / Jane Anson / Neal Martin

Tasting Note
Aromatic red fruits and violets with cedar, black tea, toasted oak, and subtle cassis; powerful, fresh yet firm tannins and a long, classic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck à l'orange, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking/Cantonese roast duck, braised beef (red-cooked), Korean BBQ beef, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; aged 18–24 months in new French oak barriques.

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a 1855 Premier Grand Cru Classé, is run by the Mentzelopoulos family (Corinne) and is famed for elegant, gravelly terroir and its Palladian chateau.