Château Margaux
2009 Chateau Margaux 750ml
Château Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s five First Growths, the only estate to receive a perfect 20 out of 20 in the 1855 Classification, and Thomas Jefferson placed it first among Bordeaux wines. In the modern age, under the direction of André and Corinne Mentzelopoulos, the estate doubled down on precision, from organic farming to making their own new French oak barrels on-site. In 2009, only 36% of the harvest became the Grand Vin. The wine spent about 21 months in barrel, a choice that preserves Margaux’s hallmark finesse and length without weight. Cabernet leads the blend.
Blueberry and cassis with acacia flower on the nose, then charcoal and forest floor drift in. The palate is rich, round and generous, with silky, integrated tannins and a weightless feel that stays fresh. Long, fine, and flavorful. This '09 is drinking beautifully now, so no need to wait, but it will continue to evolve for at least a couple of decades.
- Producer
- Château Margaux
- Style
- Red
- Grape
- Origin
- Margaux, Bordeaux, France
- Classification
- Premier Cru Classé
- Farming
- Organic
- Winemaking
- Fermented in vats, then aged around 21 months in new French oak barrels. A strict selection put 36% of the harvest, 31% at bottling, into the Grand Vin in 2009. Average annual production for this cuvee is around 120,000 bottles.
Margaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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Château Margaux
His daughter Corinne Mentzelopoulos took over in 1980 and kept investing in precision farming and careful selection, supported by advisors like Émile Peynaud. The estate now manages 126 plots, makes its own barrels, and ages the Grand Vin about twenty‑one months in new French oak, with only the best lots admitted to the final blend.
Today the team farms with a completed conversion to organic practices and continues steady research, adjusting details like row orientation to protect fruit as seasons warm. Through these choices, Margaux aims for finesse and longevity in every vintage rather than sheer power.
| Nose | Blueberry, cassis, acacia flower, charcoal, damp earth |
|---|---|
| Palate | Rich and round, generous dark berry and cassis, floral lift, fresh and approachable, well‑integrated tannins |
| Finish | Long, fresh and flavorful, fine tannin and dark fruit lingering |
| Texture | Silky, well integrated tannins, weightless feel |
| Body | Medium to full |
| Serving | Serve at 60-64°F. Decant 1 to 2 hours. |
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Pairs with
- Dry-aged ribeye with salt and pepper; Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Roast duck with cherry glaze; Porcini and Parmesan risotto; Aged Comté or sharp cheddar.
- Blend
- 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
- Cellaring
- 2020-2050
- Terroir
- Deep gravel over clay and limestone on the Garonne terraces, average red vine age about 35 years.
red grape · major international
Cabernet Sauvignon
kab·er·naysoh·vee·nyohn
Cassis and graphite with dense, grippy, age-worthy tannins.
red grape · major international
Merlot
mer·loh
Velvety soft tannins and ripe plum; rounder and more approachable than cabernet sauvignon.
red grape · major international
Cabernet Franc
kab·er·nayfrahn
Bell-pepper pyrazine fused with violet florals and red-fruit warmth.
red grape · regional specialty
Petit Verdot
puh·teevehr·doh
Intense violet perfume with dense purple-black color and firm, grippy tannin.
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Château Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s five First Growths, the only estate to receive a perfect 20 out of 20 in the 1855 Classification, and Thomas Jefferson placed it first among Bordeaux wines. In the modern age, under the direction of André and Corinne Men...
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