Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 92%, Merlot 6%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wide critical acclaim for the 2022 Grand Vin: Vinous/J. Galloni ~97–99, Jeb Dunnuck ~96–100, James Suckling ~97–99, Decanter ~97–98, Wine Advocate (Kelley) ~95–97; frequently listed among top Bordeaux 2022 wines

Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis and blackberry with violet and peony florals, graphite, cedar and spice; powerful yet silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef Wellington, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto; Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, red-braised pork, rich umami Japanese dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle extraction (minimal pumping); only ~40% of crop selected for the Grand Vin; aged ~18–20 months in 100% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Margaux; owned by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977. Philippe Bascaules leads technical direction; vineyards are Cabernet-dominated on gravel soils.