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Château Margaux, Grand Vin

Bordeaux, France 1983 (750mL)
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Château Margaux, Grand Vin

We had to do it. After tasting this—really, after the first smell—I knew right away it was a must-offer. Typically, First Growth Bordeaux wines need decades before the fireworks begin emerging, but in a vintage built on elegance and finesse, ‘07 Château Margaux has already entered a beautiful drinking window and will stay there for the next two decades.


Hands down, this is the most graceful Bordeaux of the vintage: It’s a refined and velvety Grand Vin that attaches itself to your palate, creating one of the longest, most satisfying finishes I’ve experienced in quite some time. There is such a vast array of deep, yet delicately sweet fruit here and with such a smoothly structured profile, it immediately verifies its status as one of the finest red wines in the world. Treat yourself to the exquisiteness of Château Margaux and you’ll soon realize why these wines been considered the best and most elegant of all Bordeaux since the 1700s (Thomas Jefferson sure thought so). I plucked this 2007 from a close friend who purchased direct from the château and secured enough to allow up to three bottles per order. For all who do purchase: I do hope you enjoy this spectacular treat now (I certainly did) and in the years to come.


Vines have been planted at Château Margaux since the 16th century, but the estate can trace its roots to the 1100s. As with most chateaux, ownership has changed hands numerous times, but the estate and surrounding vineyards have been largely untouched for centuries. Despite major renovations over the past few years, stepping onto the property of Château Margaux still feels old-school; the original charm has been left untouched. Château Margaux is even one of few in the region that continue to employ an in-house cooper, who crafts up to three barrels per day. Enough to satisfy their demand? No, but indispensable when considering their traditional philosophies. 


When harvest came around in 2007, the viticultural team of Château Margaux conducted the most scrupulous selection ever recorded, choosing only 32% of the crop for today’s Grand Vin. Per usual, Cabernet Sauvignon dominated the blend at 87%, followed by 11% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Their estate vines—which surround the château—average about 35 years of age, though their oldest are pushing eight decades. After harvesting by hand, the grapes ferment in oak barrels and the wine is then sent to the cellars for 18-24 months in 100% new French Oak. Each barrel is fined with approximately five egg whites—which lends to the supple, silky texture that has canonized the wines of Château Margaux. 


Chateau Margaux’s 2007 Grand Vin shows a brilliantly dense crimson core with a slight tawny rim that may lead you to believe it has a few more years under its belt. The nose, however, reveals perfect maturity and development with seductive aromas of perfumed blackcurrant, blackberry, dried violets, cherry liqueur, black plum, tobacco leaf, vanilla, cacao, damp earth, slight pepper, and crushed graphite. These notes carry over to a sensuous palate—full of dark and sweet fruit seamlessly integrated into the soft-edged tannins. As previously mentioned, I was teeming with excitement upon tasting: First Growth Bordeaux ready to drink at ten years of age? Incredible! Still, there is profound structure and complexity here that will allow it to age wonderfully over the next two decades if cellared properly. When drinking sooner, show this a thirty minute decant and check it’s progress over a 3-4 hour drinking period; it will continue evolving until the last ounce is poured. Serve in your largest Bordeaux stems at 60-65 degrees and place it alongside the attached roasted lamb recipe—it is succulent, delicate, and like the wine, out-of-this-world amazing. Cheers!
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-Region
FranceMargaux
Soil
Sand & Gravel
Farming
Organic
Blend
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol
13.0
OAK
100% New French
TEMP.
60-65
Glassware
Bordeaux Stem
Drinking
Now-2037
Decanting
30 Minutes
Pairing
Lamb Roast

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