Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855); Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 99; Antonio Galloni/Vinous 99; Neal Martin (Vinous) 98; James Suckling 98–99; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Spectator 97

Tasting Note
Perfumed cassis, blackcurrant and violet aromas with graphite, truffle and mineral notes; precise, elegant palate of ripe black fruit, silky silt-like tannins, bright acidity and an incredibly long, floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, venison, grilled rib‑eye, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gouda. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef short ribs, miso-braised beef, rich Sichuan beef or duck dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18–20 months in new French oak barrels with traditional élevage and careful blending.

Vineyard Info
Historic Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Margaux with ~87 ha on gravel soils; flagship château famed for floral elegance and long ageing potential.