| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Margaux |
| Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13.1% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 2% |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 95–97/100; Vinous 95/100; James Suckling 97–98/100; Decanter 97/100; Wine Enthusiast 97/100; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20
Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and blackberry with violet, graphite, truffle and sweet spice. Silky, refined tannins, lively acidity, medium–full body and a long, floral, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, game birds, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, soy‑glazed short ribs, mushroom and miso dishes.
Production Method
Careful hand-harvest, gentle extraction with some saignée; traditional fermentation and élevage in new oak barrels (approx. 18–24 months); strict selection for Grand Vin.
Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855). Historic Left Bank estate, owned by the Mentzelopoulos family, noted for classic, elegant Cabernet-led Bordeaux wines and modern cellars.
Margaux Margaux 1er Cru 2021
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