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.