Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2001
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 97; Neal Martin (Vinous) 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94; Wine Spectator 92–95; Jancis Robinson 18. 5/20; Decanter and other critics generally 93–95

Tasting Note
Perfumed violet and floral nose with cassis, black cherry, cedar and pencil‑lead graphite; medium‑full body, fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast leg of lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), grilled Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested with strict selection (≈35% into the grand vin); fermented in temperature‑controlled vats and aged ~12–18 months in French oak barrels (predominantly new).

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux is an 1855 First Growth in Margaux, famed for elegant, perfumed wines from gravelly soils and a long history of high‑quality winemaking.