Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux (Left Bank, M
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Petit Verdot 1%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Vinous/Neal Martin 96-98; Decanter 96; Wine Spectator 95

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and black cherry with violets, graphite, cedar and tobacco; medium-full body, silky texture, finely grained tannins and a long, elegant, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, mushroom stir-fries, Korean BBQ (galbi).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; strict selection for the grand vin; temperature-controlled fermentations and extended élevage of approximately 18622 months in new French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
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