Ratings
James Suckling 99-100 · Robert Parker 95-97 · Falstaff 100 · Decanter 99 · Jeff Leve 98-100 · Jancis Robinson 19/20
Awards
Multiple 99-100 point scores from top critics for recent vintages including 2020 and 2019.
Identity
| Producer | Château Margaux |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Grand Cru Classé |
| Grapes | 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dark ruby with purple reflections and a delicate brightening edge. |
| Aroma | Aromas of cassis, violets, spring flowers, sweet tobacco, spices, new leather, menthol, licorice, rose petal, potpourri, blackcurrant, raspberry, mandarin zest, clove, cardamom, and floral notes. |
| Palate | Silky, seamless tannins wrap around a core of dark red and purplish fruit; medium to full-bodied, deep, layered, taut, concentrated, with lively acids, refined tannins, creamy polished texture, and ample mid-palate depth. |
| Finish | Long, mouthwatering, mineral-salty finish with finesse-rich persistence, a touch of chocolate and blackberry, elegant and persistent with a balanced and harmonious profile. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs beautifully with fine meat, game dishes, strong cheeses, and is a finesse-rich food companion. |
| Aging Potential | Drinkable from 2033 to 2055, with potential to age for several decades. |
| Serving Glassware | Large Bordeaux-style red wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| pH | 3.6 |
| Aging Process | Aged in oak barrels, part from their own cooperage and part from renowned global cooperages; aging lasts between one and one and a half years. |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place directly in oak vats with careful technical control. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Sorting remains entirely manual at the estate, performed by pickers in the vineyards; delicate work due to sunburned berries requiring extra sorting during harvest. |
Interesting facts
| Château Margaux is a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate since 1855, known for its legendary wines and meticulous manual sorting during harvest; 2023 vintage faced a heatwave causing sunburned berries requiring extra care. |
Logistics
| Cork | Cork |
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