Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Merlot 8%, Petit Verdot 2%, Cabernet Franc 1%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown/William Kelley summaries) 97–99; James Suckling 100; Jeb Dunnuck 97–97+. Sources:

Tasting Note
Opaque purple-black; scents of blackcurrant, blackberry, violets, lavender, cedar and graphite. Medium–full-bodied, concentrated fruit with silky yet firm tannins, mineral lift and floral notes; very long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin/roast, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or Cantonese roasted pork, Korean bulgogi/galbi, Japanese yakiniku or sukiyaki, braised beef with soy/miso accents.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with strict selection (Grand Vin = 36% of crop); fermentation in temperature‑controlled vats and élevage in French oak barrels (bottled after ~21 months).

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux is an 1855 Premier Cru (First Growth) estate in the Margaux appellation, producing Grand Vin, Pavillon Rouge and Pavillon Blanc; long-established, led by estate team including Philippe Bascaules.