Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Margaux |
Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru 05-15 11-Pack Dna2 Set |
Vintage: | MIXED |
Country: | France |
Region: | Margaux (Bordeaux) |
Volume: | 11x 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot (blend) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
DNA2 2005–2015 11-bottle vertical ( Individual vintages highly scored (e. g. , 2005 RP/WA 98–100, 2009 RP99, 2010 RP99, 2015 RP100); see Sotheby's and specialist retailers for lot and score details
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and cassis, violet florals, cedar and graphite notes; plush, layered mid-palate with firm, refined tannins and a long mineral, spice-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef ribeye, aged cheeses (Western); Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, red-braised pork (Asian).
Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed, fermentations in temperature-controlled vats, élevage in (mostly new) French oak barrels for 12–24 months, estate ageing before release.
Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a 1855 First Growth in Margaux, produces Cabernet-dominant, aromatic wines. The DNA2 vertical is a limited-edition presentation set assembled with bottles from the estate cellars.