2015 Chateau Margaux
Description
The 2015 Château Margaux is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all together representing 35% of the total production at the estate. Raised entirely in new oak, it has a lucid garnet color. The bouquet is aimed directly at the senses - there is no dilly-dallying about, as it almost knocks you off your stool with its intense mineralité embroidered into this iridescent, graphite-tinged nose. The focus and penetration here ranks among the finest that I have tasted at this estate since first coming here in 1997. The palate is astonishingly well balanced, perfectly poised with super-fine tannins wrapped around pure blackberry, bilberry, graphite and cedar fruit. Like the Pavillon Rouge this year, there is a Pauillac-like sense of authority and aristocracy, leavened by Margaux-inspired femininity that completes that standout 2015 on the Left Bank. Beg for a bottle and worry about the cost later. Post script: I composed this tasting note five days before the passing of Paul Pontallier. It is a final gift from a gifted winemaker.
- Alcohol %: 14%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: cherry blossoms, lilacs, rich, full-bodied, concentrated, pure fruit, sensuous, textural
- Food Matching: roast lamb, beef wellington, duck confit, aged cheeses
- Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 87%, Merlot : 8%, Cabernet Franc : 3%, Petit Verdot : 2%,
Tasting note
2015 年的瑪歌酒莊紅酒是保羅·龐塔利耶的遺作，展現了 87% 赤霞珠、8% 梅洛、3% 品麗珠和 2% 小維多的完美結合。這款酒香氣四溢，櫻花和丁香的香氣撲鼻而來。入口後，酒體豐滿濃郁，但又輕盈自如。果味純淨，口感感性且有質感，餘韻悠長。這款酒完全在新的法國橡木桶中陳釀，具有極佳的陳年潛力，是任何酒窖的完美補充。
The 2015 Château Margaux is a testament to the legacy of Paul Pontallier, showcasing a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. This wine is a symphony of aromas, with cherry blossoms and lilacs leading the way. On the palate, it is rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, yet remarkably light on its feet. The purity of the fruit is exceptional, offering a sensuous, textural experience that lingers long after the last sip. Raised entirely in new French oak, this wine is poised to age gracefully, making it a perfect addition to any cellar.
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