Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1921
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux (Médoc)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in oak vats with strict selection; matured in new oak barrels for extended ageing (historical practice at Château Margaux).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Enchanting, complex nose of violet, cedar, tobacco and black fruits; palate shows finesse, soft silky tannins, leather and spice with elegant, lingering finish (aged, medium-bodied).
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted meats, braised beef with soy, lamb skewers (satay).
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Margaux—one of the five 1855 Premier Cru Classé estates in Margaux; long-established estate with gravelly clay soils and ~78 ha of vines producing Grand Vin.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Praised by Château Margaux (noted 2011 tasting as 'a marvel'); professional notes place it ~90–94 pts; appears in auction and collector listings (Christie’s)