Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Margaux |
Label Name: | Margaux 1er Cru (ex Château 2022) |
Vintage: | 2005 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Bordeaux — Margaux (Left Bank, Médoc) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98+/100; James Suckling 100/100; Vinous 99/100; Decanter 99/100; Wine Spectator 97/100; Wine Enthusiast 98/100
Tasting Note
Perfumed cassis, black plum and violets with saddle-leather, tobacco and graphite notes; velvety, concentrated palate, polished ripe tannins, balanced acidity and an exceptionally long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, venison, duck confit, aged comté or gouda. Asian: Peking duck, beef rendang, char siu, braised short ribs, mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Traditional vinification with temperature-controlled fermentation and extended maceration; matured ~18–24 months in new French oak barrels, blended before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé in Margaux, Bordeaux. Renowned terroir of gravelly plateaus; modern era shaped by Paul Pontallier and owned by the Mentzelopoulos family, producing elegant, perfumed, Cabernet-led wines.