Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Margaux |
Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 92%, Merlot 6%, Cabernet Franc 2% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wide critical acclaim for the 2022 Grand Vin: Vinous/J. Galloni ~97–99, Jeb Dunnuck ~96–100, James Suckling ~97–99, Decanter ~97–98, Wine Advocate (Kelley) ~95–97; frequently listed among top Bordeaux 2022 wines
Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis and blackberry with violet and peony florals, graphite, cedar and spice; powerful yet silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef Wellington, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto; Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, red-braised pork, rich umami Japanese dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle extraction (minimal pumping); only ~40% of crop selected for the Grand Vin; aged ~18–20 months in 100% new French oak.
Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Margaux; owned by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977. Philippe Bascaules leads technical direction; vineyards are Cabernet-dominated on gravel soils.