| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Margaux |
| Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 1998 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13.5% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Representative critic scores: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 91; Wine Spectator 91; Wine & Spirits 96; Jane Anson 96 (InsideBordeaux); Neal Martin 94 (Wine Journal). Sources: Wine Advocate / Wine Spectator / Wine & Spirits / Jane Anson / Neal Martin
Tasting Note
Aromatic red fruits and violets with cedar, black tea, toasted oak, and subtle cassis; powerful, fresh yet firm tannins and a long, classic finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck à l'orange, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking/Cantonese roast duck, braised beef (red-cooked), Korean BBQ beef, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; aged 18–24 months in new French oak barriques.
Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a 1855 Premier Grand Cru Classé, is run by the Mentzelopoulos family (Corinne) and is famed for elegant, gravelly terroir and its Palladian chateau.
Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 1998
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