Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2005

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98+; James Suckling 100; Vinous 99; Wine Enthusiast 98; Wine Spectator ~97; Decanter ~97–99 (highly acclaimed vintage)

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry, violets, truffle and cedar notes; silky, opulent palate with powdery, ripe tannins and a very long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef bourguignon, game birds, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking/Cantonese roast duck, soy-miso glazed beef, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, rich mushroom-based dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot vinification in temperature-controlled vats; aged ~18–24 months in new French oak barrels; meticulous selection and blending.

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a 1er Grand Cru Classé estate (Mentzelopoulos family), ~87 ha vines; modernised under Paul Pontallier; famed for elegance and longevity.