Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Merlot 10%, Petit Verdot 2%, Cabernet Franc 2%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95, Wine Spectator 94, James Suckling 94, Vinous 93, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; Decanter 18. 5/20

Tasting Note
Concentrated, perfumed blackcurrant and blackberry with violet and graphite notes; cedar, tobacco and warm spice; medium–full body, refined chewy tannins, bright freshness and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, aged hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (barbecued pork), braised beef with star anise, Korean barbecue, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with rigorous sorting; traditional Bordeaux vinification and élevage in French oak barrels; selection into Grand Vin (38% of crop).

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux is an 1855 Premier Cru classé on a gravel plateau in Margaux producing the Grand Vin and second wines; historic estate renowned for elegance and long ageing potential.