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Chateau Margaux 2013
| Product ID: | 23049 |
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| Region: | France, Bordeaux, Medoc, Haut-Medoc, Margaux |
| Varietal: | Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Type: | Red Wine, Red Blend |
| Vintage: | 2013 |
| Size: | 750ml |
| ABV%: | 13.0 |
| Rating: |
| Regular: | $519.99 |
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| Sale: | $350.09 |
| Save 33%: | $169.90 |
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| Notes | |||
| "It's in the difficult vintages that the very great terroirs reveal their incredible supremacy one way or another. This rule remains true for 2013, but we don't exactly know why. The proportions of the grape varieties are unusual: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, the largest proportion ever; 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and...no Merlot at all. When ripe enough, Margaux Cabernets have a balance and softness that are otherwise characteristic of Merlot; and of course this charm and finesse belong only to their terroir. Château Margaux 2013 cannot claim to be a great vintage: we know very well that it was born under difficult conditions. But we are immensely privileged to have produced it at the beginning of the 21st century when all the care and attention, all the sacrifices, are possible; this wine justifies all of these efforts." —winemaker |
| Critic' Notes | |||
| "Barrel Sample. For the first time, there is no Merlot in this wine. Cabernet Sauvignon is complemented by small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It's a lovely, aromatic wine, on the delicate side, with sustained black currant fruits and gentle tannins. The aftertaste is deliciously fruity and fine." —Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast Magazine (April 2014) "Spectacular for the vintage. This is a wine that I want to buy. The aromas are like rose petals and perfume. Speechless. Palate is full-bodied but refined and beautiful, with perfectly polished tannins. It's wonderfully balanced. 99% cabernet sauvignon and 1% petit verdot." —James Suckling (April 2014) |
| Attributes | Meat | Cheese | Other |
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| Cabernet Franc | chicken, veal, ham, pork or grilled meats | Bleu, Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Fontina, goat cheese, Gorgonzola or Swiss | tomato based sauces, basil or curries |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | red meat, game, lamb, mild red meat, or stews | Camembert, Cheddar, Colby, Danish Blue, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Parmesan, Blue Cheese, or Roquefort | meat stocks, mustard, or pepper |
| Petit Verdot | sheep and blue cheeses |