Marquis De Terme Margaux 4eme Cru 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Marquis De Terme
Label Name:
 
Margaux 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (35%), Petit Verdot (5%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores: James Suckling 94; Vinous (Neal Martin / A. Galloni) 93; The Wine Advocate 92; Wine Spectator 90; Falstaff 92. Details and reviews:

Tasting Note
Elegant Margaux: blackcurrant and blackberry with cedar, tobacco and subtle spice. Fine-grained ripe tannins, bright acidity and mineral undertones; medium-full body and a long, savory finish with dark chocolate notes.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef medallions, duck confit; aged cheeses and mushroom risotto. Asian pairings: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), hoisin-glazed pork, miso-glazed eggplant, and rich Sichuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged 16–18 months in oak (≈50% new). Estate moved toward organic vineyard practices (certified post-2013 trials).

Vineyard Info
Château Marquis de Terme (39.5 ha) is a 1855 Quatrième Cru Classé in Margaux; owned by the Sénéclauze family since 1935; vines average ~35 years.