Overview
The most perfumed and feminine of the Médoc. Fine gravel soils produce wines of extraordinary floral elegance — violets and cassis intertwined with silky tannins.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Cassis, Black cherry, Raspberry, Violets and Cedar.
- Palate
- The most feminine of the Médoc — perfumed, silky, aristocratic. Generally full-bodied, medium acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet FrancPetit Verdot
Aromas And Notes
CassisBlack cherryRaspberryDried roseVioletsCedarGraphiteIrisLeatherTobaccoTruffle
Terroir
Maritime with excellent drainage on gravel terraces.
Fine gravelSandClay subsoil
Food Pairings
Duck confitLamb rackMushroom risottoAged Manchego
Notable Producers
- Château Margaux, founded 1590 - Château Margaux Premier Grand Cru
- Château Palmer, founded 1814 - Château Palmer