2011 Château Margaux - Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classé - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

The assemblage is composed of about 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. 2011 was a warm, early vintage, with harvest starting on September 5 and small berries, factors that contributed to concentration while maintaining a poised character.[millesima]
In the glass it is deep, between dark ruby and garnet. The bouquet can recall:
• violet, iris and peony;
• cassis, black currant, blackberry and plum;
• cedar, mocha, smoke and tobacco;
• sweet spices, anise and a slight minty note.

On the palate it is medium-bodied, refined and harmonious, with red and black fruit, soft and well-integrated tannins, good freshness and a long, spicy and precise finish. Its strength lies not in mass but in the silky texture and persistence.

The 2011 is therefore particularly interesting for those who appreciate an aristocratic and fragrant Margaux, not necessarily opulent. The estimates reported indicate a potential evolution window of about 15–20 years, varying based on how the bottle is stored.