Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru (ex Château 2021)
Vintage:
 
1986
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (67%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (4%), Petit Verdot (4%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98 pts; Wine Spectator 98 pts; Neal Martin 97 pts; Château Margaux official notes praise structure, longevity and potential for further cellaring (sources: Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Neal Martin, Château Margaux)

Tasting Note
Dense cassis and plum with violet perfume, cedar, graphite and toasted oak. Powerful, full-bodied, firm acidity and very structured, youthfully tannic with a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef, venison, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, beef rendang, char siu, braised short ribs, umami-rich soy/miso dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: hand-harvested, fermented in vats, aged ~18–24 months in French oak barriques, then blended and bottled as the Grand Vin.

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, a First Growth estate in the Margaux appellation; historic, high‑quality producer modernized under the Mentzelopoulos family, renowned for perfumed, ageworthy wines.