| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Margaux |
| Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux (Left Bank, M |
| Volume: | 1500ml |
| ABV: | 13.5% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Petit Verdot 1% |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Vinous/Neal Martin 96-98; Decanter 96; Wine Spectator 95
Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and black cherry with violets, graphite, cedar and tobacco; medium-full body, silky texture, finely grained tannins and a long, elegant, perfumed finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, mushroom stir-fries, Korean BBQ (galbi).
Production Method
Hand-harvested; strict selection for the grand vin; temperature-controlled fermentations and extended élevage of approximately 18622 months in new French oak barrels.
Vineyard Info
Ch
