Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux (Left Bank)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 7%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Petit Verdot 1%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely acclaimed: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 100 / James Suckling 100 / Jeb Dunnuck 100; Decanter 98; Vinous 96-98 — many reviewers praise its perfume, balance and long ageing potential

Tasting Note
Perfumed core of blackcurrant, blackberry and violet with cedar, pencil lead and wet-stone minerality. Silky, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef carpaccio, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Manchego. Asian: wagyu teppanyaki, beef bulgogi, Peking duck, char siu (barbecued pork), shiitake-miso dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with temperature-controlled fermentations, careful selection and élevage ~18 months in new oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855), revitalized under André Mentzelopoulos from 1977; now family-run with modernized cellars and historic vineyards.