Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation with strict selection (only ~35% to the Grand Vin). Aged ~18–20 months in 100% new French oak; bottled in 2017 in commemorative silk‑screened bottles.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed cassis, blackberry and violet with cedar, graphite and subtle truffle. Silky yet concentrated black-fruit core, bright freshness and fine, grainy tannins leading to an elegant, multi-layered palate and an exceptionally long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, ribeye or beef tenderloin, venison, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Parmigiano). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy‑braised beef, mushroom & truffle dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Margaux, a Premier Cru Classé (1855) estate in Margaux, owned by the Mentzelopoulos family; historic estate modernised with new cellars. 2015 commemorates Paul Pontallier’s final vintage.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Major scores: Jeb Dunnuck 100/100 (Nov 2017); James Suckling 100/100; Decanter 100/100; Wine Enthusiast 100/100; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99/100; Wine Spectator 99/100. Bottled Aug 2017; special 'Hommage à Paul Pontallier' commemorative packaging