Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Margaux |
Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Merlot 8%, Petit Verdot 2%, Cabernet Franc 1%. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown/William Kelley summaries) 97–99; James Suckling 100; Jeb Dunnuck 97–97+. Sources:
Tasting Note
Opaque purple-black; scents of blackcurrant, blackberry, violets, lavender, cedar and graphite. Medium–full-bodied, concentrated fruit with silky yet firm tannins, mineral lift and floral notes; very long, refined finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin/roast, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or Cantonese roasted pork, Korean bulgogi/galbi, Japanese yakiniku or sukiyaki, braised beef with soy/miso accents.
Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with strict selection (Grand Vin = 36% of crop); fermentation in temperature‑controlled vats and élevage in French oak barrels (bottled after ~21 months).
Vineyard Info
Château Margaux is an 1855 Premier Cru (First Growth) estate in the Margaux appellation, producing Grand Vin, Pavillon Rouge and Pavillon Blanc; long-established, led by estate team including Philippe Bascaules.