Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Merlot 9%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Petit Verdot 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Top scores: James Suckling 100, Vinous 100, The Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98, Wine Spectator 97, Neal Martin 97–99; widely praised in international tastings and listed among top 2009 Bordeaux vintages

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and blackberry with violet and cedar notes, graphite and sandalwood accents, silky ripe tannins, bright acidity and an expansive, mineral-laced finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, beef ribeye, game, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, rich mushroom stir-fries or soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, rigorous selection, fermented in temperature-controlled vats with extended maceration; aged ~18–24 months in new French oak barrels before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a 1855 Premier Cru owned by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977; renowned first-growth estate with long history of high-quality Bordeaux grand vin production.