Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1982
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1%
Method:
 
Classic left-bank vinification: maceration and fermentation in vats, extended aging in French oak (c.18–24 months) with careful selection of barrels before bottling.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Mature, full-bodied Margaux: cassis, black plum, cedar, truffle, pencil lead and dried floral notes with tobacco and tertiary leather. Silky texture, refined yet powerful tannins and long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, beef tournedos, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, soy-braised short ribs, char siu, miso-glazed eggplant.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855), was restored after purchase by André Mentzelopoulos in 1977; managed since by the Mentzelopoulos family. Renowned for gravel soils and Cabernet-dominant plantings.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98 points; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97 points; Jeb Dunnuck 99 points; Wine Spectator 92