2022, Château Margaux, MARGAUX, 1er Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc The original "Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove". Margaux is certainly the most stylish, charming and sophisticated of the First Growths. Quality is maintained here by a rigorous selection process and, since 2009, there has been a third wine (Margaux de Margaux) produced as well as the popular second wine Pavillon Rouge. 2022 Chateau Margaux is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 2%

The 30-hectare “Les Grèves” vineyard is assuredly one of Beaune’s best-known Premiers Crus

This is aromatically similar to the Vénérables but with even better Chablis character and in particular

The precision of the vintage is well shown here

A pinker edge to the crimson

according to Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta

and a mouthwatering finish

The alcohol came at 14

Made mostly with 53% Sauvignon Blanc

really impressive

with an al-dente character to the grapes that were perfectly ripe when picked

concluding with a long

This is a success for 2024