Château Margaux Red Wine Margaux 1er GCC AOP 2018

Château Margaux 2018, a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), completed with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. A vintage marked by remarkable concentration and exceptionally high tannins, without exuberance, carrying the aromas to a very long finish.

How was Château Margaux CB Margaux 1er GCC AOP 2018 vinified and aged?

Nearly a hundred different lots were vinified separately this year. Faced with exceptionally high tannic potential, the teams moderated the extraction programs, including on the Merlot plots, which are usually less dense than the great Cabernet Sauvignons. The 2018 Château Margaux blend is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, completed with 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The great wine represents 36% of the harvest.

What is the tasting profile of Château Margaux CB Margaux 1er GCC AOP 2018?

The 2018 vintage stands out for its incredible concentration. The small size of the berries and the relatively low yields explain the exceptionally high tannin levels. However, this power shows no form of exuberance and carries the aromas and structure of the wine very far into the finish.