Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker/Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 99; Wine Spectator 98; Decanter 99; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Enthusiast 98

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and violet with cedar, graphite and truffle notes; dense dark fruit, silky polished tannins, bright acidity and an exceptionally long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef Wellington, venison, truffle risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking/Cantonese roast duck, Korean barbecue (bulgogi/galbi), miso‑glazed dishes, rich umami stews and beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested and rigorously sorted; destemmed and fermented in stainless steel and wood vats with controlled maceration; malolactic fermentation; aged ~18–24 months in French oak (high proportion new) before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855) estate in Margaux, Bordeaux; family‑owned by the Mentzelopoulos family and renowned for perfumed, elegant first‑growth wines and a modernized winery.