Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru (ex Château 2022)
Vintage:
 
1961
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 75%), Merlot (approx. 20%), Petit Verdot (approx. 3%), Cabernet Franc (approx. 2%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly acclaimed vintage: Decanter (Charles Curtis MW) ~97/100; various reviewers 90–98 range; Falstaff ~93; Wine Spectator and auction houses (Christie’s) note exceptional quality and strong market demand

Tasting Note
Sumptuous, harmonious and richly concentrated with undergrowth, dried dark fruit, violets, cedar and truffle notes. Silky tannins, vibrant freshness and an elegantly long, tender finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, porcini risotto, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Chinese red-braised beef, Korean bulgogi, stir-fried shiitake and bok choy, soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with careful sorting, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and oak aging (historically ~18–24 months, significant new oak use).

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, the Margaux appellation's only 1855 First Growth, is an iconic Bordeaux estate (Mentzelopoulos family owners since 1977/78) renowned for refined, ageworthy wines.