Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Médoc), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification; fermented in oak vats and aged ~18-20 months in new oak before bottling (special 2015 silk‑screened bottle release).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed blackcurrant and blackberry with violet, cedar, tobacco and graphite; silky, dense palate, ripe yet fresh acidity and a very long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, Korean BBQ.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Margaux — Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855), historic Margaux estate owned by the Mentzelopoulos family, famed for elegant, perfumed first‑growth wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores: Wine Advocate 100/100. Robert Parker/critical reviews ~99. Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20. (Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé 1855)