Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 95–97/100; Vinous 95/100; James Suckling 97–98/100; Decanter 97/100; Wine Enthusiast 97/100; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and blackberry with violet, graphite, truffle and sweet spice. Silky, refined tannins, lively acidity, medium–full body and a long, floral, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, game birds, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, soy‑glazed short ribs, mushroom and miso dishes.

Production Method
Careful hand-harvest, gentle extraction with some saignée; traditional fermentation and élevage in new oak barrels (approx. 18–24 months); strict selection for Grand Vin.

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855). Historic Left Bank estate, owned by the Mentzelopoulos family, noted for classic, elegant Cabernet-led Bordeaux wines and modern cellars.