Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Margaux |
Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 1921 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux (Médoc) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 2 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Praised by Château Margaux (noted 2011 tasting as 'a marvel'); professional notes place it ~90–94 pts; appears in auction and collector listings (Christie’s)
Tasting Note
Enchanting, complex nose of violet, cedar, tobacco and black fruits; palate shows finesse, soft silky tannins, leather and spice with elegant, lingering finish (aged, medium-bodied).
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted meats, braised beef with soy, lamb skewers (satay).
Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in oak vats with strict selection; matured in new oak barrels for extended ageing (historical practice at Château Margaux).
Vineyard Info
Château Margaux—one of the five 1855 Premier Cru Classé estates in Margaux; long-established estate with gravelly clay soils and ~78 ha of vines producing Grand Vin.