Parker about Château Margaux 2006
The 2006 Château Margaux remains a very youthful wine, unfurling in the decanter and glass with a deep bouquet of blackcurrants, cigar wrapper, black truffles, loamy soil and nicely integrated new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a rich and vibrant core of fruit, lively acids and refined but authoritative tannins, it's a rather powerful, elegantly muscular Margaux that's still a decade from maturity.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Margaux |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Merlot 18%, Petit Verdot 4% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13,00 % |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château Margaux, 33460 Margaux-Cantenac, Frankreich |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 16–18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2016 - 2068 |
| Parker Punkte | 95 |
| Jahrgang | 2006 |
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Château Margaux 2006
The 2006 Château Margaux presents itself in a deep ruby red with purple reflections—elegant, powerful, and finely balanced. The blend consists of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, endowing the wine with its classic aristocratic structure, depth, and aromatic complexity.
On the nose, a complex bouquet unfolds with blackcurrants, blackberries, and ripe cherries, complemented by floral notes of violets and roses alongside fine spice nuances, a touch of licorice, and subtle hints of tobacco and leather. Discreet oak is seamlessly integrated, lending additional depth.
On the palate, the 2006 reveals a harmonious equilibrium of structure, concentration, and freshness. The tannins have softened to a silky polish, while vibrant acidity imparts vitality and carries the dark fruit. Dense and supple in texture, the wine is underpinned by a palpable minerality that supports its freshness and poise. The finish is long, persistent, and shaped by dark fruit, fine spice, and subtle minerality.
The 2006 vintage showcases the classic finesse and depth of Château Margaux—a wine that offers immense drinking pleasure today while holding the potential to gain further complexity and harmony over many years to come.
Château Margaux
Information about the winemaker:
The high-ranking winery Château Margaux is located in Bordeaux in France. More precisely in the Médoc, which is now divided into eight appellations in which viticulture is practiced. One of these appellations is Margaux, which includes not only the municipality of Margaux but also the neighboring villages of Cantenac, Labarde, Arsac and Soussans. Château Margaux is the only Premiers Crus winery in the Margaux appellation, making it one of the five best wineries in the Bordeaux wine-growing region.
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