Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru (ex Château 2022)
Vintage:
 
1961
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 75%), Merlot (approx. 20%), Petit Verdot (approx. 3%), Cabernet Franc (approx. 2%)
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with careful sorting, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and oak aging (historically ~18–24 months, significant new oak use).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Sumptuous, harmonious and richly concentrated with undergrowth, dried dark fruit, violets, cedar and truffle notes. Silky tannins, vibrant freshness and an elegantly long, tender finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, porcini risotto, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Chinese red-braised beef, Korean bulgogi, stir-fried shiitake and bok choy, soy-braised short ribs.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Margaux, the Margaux appellation's only 1855 First Growth, is an iconic Bordeaux estate (Mentzelopoulos family owners since 1977/78) renowned for refined, ageworthy wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Highly acclaimed vintage: Decanter (Charles Curtis MW) ~97/100; various reviewers 90–98 range; Falstaff ~93; Wine Spectator and auction houses (Christie’s) note exceptional quality and strong market demand