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Selection SommelierEstimated delivery between 19 and Nov 21,
Although Château Margaux has been renowned since the 17th century, it is above all since its purchase in 1978 by the Mentzelopoulos family, then with the remarkable work of former director Paul Pontallier, that the cru has truly established itself as the best in its appellation. J. Suckling: 98-99/100
Appearance
Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.
Aroma
For the Margaux appellation, we find black fruits, such as blackcurrant or blackcurrant, sometimes cooked, and an empyreumatic that gives off aromas of roasted coffee or licorice.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Roasted
Taste
On the palate the best Margaux are those who have perfectly integrated their tannins in their structure, giving roundness. We find the aromas of the nose namely black fruits and tertiary flavors such as leather, vanilla.
Wine Fruity | Long
Keeps
20 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir The Margaux appellation covers about 1500 ha in the Medoc. The terroir is characterized by gravelly soil and a rather humid climate, mild in winter and too hot in the summer which allows a good ripening of raisins.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Starters
Appetizer
Meat
Roasted lamb, braised veal, rib of beef with bones and pan-seared mushrooms
Cheeses
Hard cheese, such as tommes or gouda
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Château Margaux
Château Margaux is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 106 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Margaux No vintage.