Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Margaux |
Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855); Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 99; Antonio Galloni/Vinous 99; Neal Martin (Vinous) 98; James Suckling 98–99; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Spectator 97
Tasting Note
Perfumed cassis, blackcurrant and violet aromas with graphite, truffle and mineral notes; precise, elegant palate of ripe black fruit, silky silt-like tannins, bright acidity and an incredibly long, floral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, venison, grilled rib‑eye, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gouda. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef short ribs, miso-braised beef, rich Sichuan beef or duck dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18–20 months in new French oak barrels with traditional élevage and careful blending.
Vineyard Info
Historic Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Margaux with ~87 ha on gravel soils; flagship château famed for floral elegance and long ageing potential.