2017 Château Margaux, Margaux 1. Cru Classé
Grapes and Vinification
The 2017 Château Margaux demonstrates how even a challenging vintage can produce greatness when terroir and craftsmanship align. The wine possesses a classic Margaux elegance with precise structure and aromatic complexity.
- 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
- Hand-harvested from the oldest and best plots on Château Margaux’s historic vineyards
- Vinified with utmost precision and aged 18–20 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Terroir and Origin
Margaux in the Médoc – an appellation known for its most elegant and complex wines in Bordeaux.
Soil: Gravel-based with underlying limestone – provides excellent drainage and deep minerality, which defines the wine's finesse
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Blackcurrant, violet, graphite, cedar, and dried rose
- Taste: Refined and harmonious with layers of dark fruit, subtle spice, and classic oak
- Mouthfeel: Silky and precise, with firm yet elegant tannins and a long, mineral finish
Serving and Food Pairing
Serving temperature: 17–18°C (should be decanted at least 2 hours before serving)
- Beef tenderloin with red wine sauce – a perfect companion to the wine's structure
- Venison or wild duck – matches the wild, dark nuances
- Truffle dishes or mushroom risotto
- Hard aged cheeses such as Comté, Parmigiano, or Tomme de Savoie.
Region:
Sub-region:
Year:
Delivery & shipping
We ship securely and quickly throughout Denmark – or deliver ourselves with our own driver in Greater Copenhagen.
PostNord Parcel Shop
Have your order delivered to a collection point near you and pick up the package when it suits you.
PostNord Home Delivery
If you want the wines delivered directly to your door, you can select PostNord Home Delivery at checkout.
Our own driver
In Greater Copenhagen, we offer delivery with our own driver. This solution is also used for gift baskets, special cases, and other shipments requiring extra careful transport.
Order before 1:00 PM
If you place your order before 1:00 PM, we can often have your package ready at the collection point as early as the next business day. Easy and convenient.
Remember to provide both your email address and mobile number so that PostNord can keep you updated on the delivery.
HUGE WAREHOUSE SALE
In connection with our bi-annual HUGE WAREHOUSE SALE, special shipping terms apply. The threshold for free shipping to a PostNord Parcel Shop is 999 DKK.
For purchases under 999 DKK, a shipping fee of 49 DKK applies.
Would you rather pick it up yourself?
You are, of course, also very welcome to pick up your order yourself at our location at H.C. Andersens Boulevard 42 in Copenhagen.
Read about pickup