2003 Château Margaux Premier Cru Classé Margaux, Bordeaux, France

2003 Château Margaux Premier Cru Classé Margaux, Bordeaux, France

The 2003 Château Margaux is a deeply complex and powerful wine, showcasing the hallmark elegance of the estate while embracing the intensity of a warmer vintage. The nose is expressive and captivating, with rich aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark cherries, layered with notes of violet, rose petal, and a subtle hint of truffle. The fruit is complemented by nuances of tobacco, cedar, graphite, and dark chocolate, which develop further with air. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and opulent, with silky tannins that provide a velvety texture and remarkable finesse. The dark fruit is framed by a fine minerality and refreshing acidity, which balances the wine’s rich concentration. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent, with lingering notes of black fruit, tobacco, and spice, reflecting the wine’s Pauillac-like depth despite being from the Margaux appellation. While already approachable and enjoyable, the 2003 Château Margaux has the structure to age beautifully for many more years, evolving into a more nuanced and complex expression of its terroir.

$1,174.99
$1,174.99

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ABOUT THIS WINE

The 2003 Château Margaux was crafted from a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. This blend reflects the estate’s commitment to expressing the uniqueness of its terroir, with Cabernet Sauvignon playing a dominant role in contributing structure and aging potential. The 2003 vintage was marked by a particularly hot growing season, with an early harvest that resulted in concentrated, ripe fruit. Despite the heat, the vineyard team maintained a focus on balance, with careful canopy management and precise harvesting to preserve freshness and acidity. The wine was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel, and was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak. The result is a wine that combines the power and intensity of the vintage with the elegance and finesse that Château Margaux is known for.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Château Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, is one of the most prestigious and respected estates in Bordeaux, known for its exceptional wines that combine power, elegance, and aging potential. The estate is located in the Margaux appellation and has a long history dating back to the 12th century, with the château itself dating to the 18th century. Under the ownership of the Mentzelopoulos family, with winemaker Philippe Bascaules leading the winemaking team, Château Margaux continues to produce wines of remarkable quality. The estate’s vineyards are carefully managed with a focus on sustainability and precision viticulture. Château Margaux’s wines are renowned for their complexity, balance, and ability to age gracefully, making them some of the most sought-after wines in the world. The estate is the epitome of fine Bordeaux, a true reflection of the Margaux terroir and the estate’s commitment to excellence.

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Grape(s) Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Farming Sustainable