Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Margaux
Label Name:
 
Margaux 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Merlot 8%, Petit Verdot 2%, Cabernet Franc 1%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Lisa Perrotti‑Brown/Wine Advocate 97; Vinous (Neal Martin) 98; James Suckling 100; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Decanter 98–100

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and blackberry with violet, cedar, graphite and menthol; finely grained, polished tannins, energetic acidity and a very long, mineral finish. (Youthful—will cellar decades).

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, prime rib, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, Sichuan-style braised beef, rich Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, rigorous selection for the Grand Vin; fermentation in oak vats/barrels and élevage in largely new oak (c.18–20 months). Fining with egg white.

Vineyard Info
Château Margaux, an 1855 First Growth in the Margaux appellation, has long gravel soils and a multi-century history producing elegant, perfumed Cabernet-based wines. The Grand Vin is made from the estate’s best parcels.