Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru (ex Château 2022)
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 10%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
100 pts — Jeb Dunnuck; 100 pts — James Suckling; 100 pts — Decanter (Jane Anson); 100 pts — Robert Parker/Wine Advocate; 99 pts — Wine Spectator; 98 pts — Wine & Spirits

Tasting Note
Crème de cassis, blackberry and violet with pencil‑lead, sandalwood and cocoa. Silky yet structured palate, ripe/firm tannins, mineral backbone and a very long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged comté or cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), red‑braised beef, shiitake and soy braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, traditional vinification in oak vats, malolactic fermentation; élevage ~18–24 months in 100% new oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Margaux; owned and revitalized by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977, long managed by Paul Pontallier. Renowned for gravel soils and high Cabernet proportions.