| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Margaux |
| Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13% |
| Grape(s): | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98+; James Suckling 100; Vinous 99; Wine Enthusiast 98; Wine Spectator ~97; Decanter ~97–99 (highly acclaimed vintage)
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry, violets, truffle and cedar notes; silky, opulent palate with powdery, ripe tannins and a very long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef bourguignon, game birds, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking/Cantonese roast duck, soy-miso glazed beef, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, rich mushroom-based dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot vinification in temperature-controlled vats; aged ~18–24 months in new French oak barrels; meticulous selection and blending.
Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a 1er Grand Cru Classé estate (Mentzelopoulos family), ~87 ha vines; modernised under Paul Pontallier; famed for elegance and longevity.