Parker about Château Margaux 2016
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Château Margaux (blended of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot) sashays out of the glass with glamorous red currants, candied violets, kirsch and crushed blackcurrants scents followed by notions of tilled black soil, forest floor, cast iron pan and cigar box with subtle wafts of lavender and oolong tea. Medium-bodied, mineral laced accents hover over the palate with an ethereal sensation of weightlessness, yet it is super intense with layers of red and black flavors supported by a firm texture of silt-fine tannins, finishing wonderfully fragrant and incredibly long.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Margaux |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Merlot 2%, Petit Verdot 1% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
| Füllstand | High Fill |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château Margaux, 33460 Margaux Cantenac, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 16–18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2024 - 2063 |
| Parker Punkte | 99 |
| Jahrgang | 2016 |
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Goes well with
Game

Château Margaux 2016
The color of the 2016 Château Margaux is a deep, intense ruby red, indicative of its concentration and depth. The bouquet is impressive and complex, with a wealth of aromas. Ripe dark fruits such as cassis and blackberries mingle with notes of black cherries, violets, cedarwood, and a subtle mineral nuance. The aromas are perfectly balanced and elegantly interwoven.
On the palate, the 2016 Château Margaux presents itself with remarkable structure, finesse, and depth. The tannins are silky and finely structured, while the lively acidity lends the wine freshness and energy. Flavors of dark berry fruits, accompanied by nuances of spice, graphite, tobacco, and a hint of chocolate, unfold on the palate, offering a complex and nuanced taste experience. The finish is long and graceful.
The 2016 Château Margaux is a wine of exceptional elegance and refinement. It embodies the pinnacle of the Bordeaux style and is a true masterpiece. This wine has the potential to evolve and gain complexity over the decades. It pairs beautifully with fine dishes such as beef fillet, lamb, game, or aged cheeses. The 2016 Château Margaux is undoubtedly a pinnacle of winemaking and will delight discerning wine lovers with its exceptional character and refinement.
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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