Château Margaux 2006
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Marks and reviews
Parker
J. Robinson
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine Spectator
R. GabrielDescription
A refined and highly concentrated Margaux wine
The estate
With origins dating back to the 12th century, the Château Margaux is part of those Grands Crus that have built the legend of great Bordeaux wines around the world. The château was awarded the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 and was the only one of the four châteaux presented to have obtained a score of twenty out of twenty. With the acquisition of the estate in 1977 by André Mentzelopoulos, Château Margaux writes a new page in its history. Elevating the Grand Vin de Château Margaux to the highest level, he reintroduced the Second Wine of the château, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, initiated in 1908. Following in her father's footsteps due to his premature death, Corinne Mentzelopoulos took up the family banner with energy and passion to maintain the rank of Château Margaux, which has become a Bordeaux masterpiece, so recognizable by its neo-Palladian style. Vintage after vintage, the estate's wines are among the greatest wines in the world.
The vineyard
The vineyard of Château Margaux owes its uniqueness to its rare and unique terroir, located on a gravel mound. The grape variety of the estate favors cabernet sauvignon, not forgetting merlot, petit verdot, and cabernet franc. The clay-limestone soils of the estate give birth to legendary wines, with a sleek and sensual style, so representative of the Margaux appellation.
Vinification and aging
The 2006 vintage is marked by a drastic selection of grapes: only 36% of the harvest was used to make the grand wine of Château Margaux.
Blend
Cabernet sauvignon (90%)
Merlot (4%)
Cabernet franc (4%)
Petit verdot (2%)
Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Margaux 2006
Tasting
Nose
The nose charms with its finesse.
Palate
In the mouth, the very rich tannins are supported by a dense and tight texture. Graceful, pure, fresh, and powerful, this balanced wine is the pure expression of the nobility of Château Margaux's soils. The finish is of incredible length, showing lively, fresh, and tasty.
