CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961
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1961

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1961

Wine 1961 1er Cru Classé  Bordeaux Margaux

Tasting comment: Château Margaux 1961 is a sumptuous wine, at once soft, harmonious, rich, very dense and full of freshness. Its bouquet is unique: on top of the smell of undergrowth, so characteristic of the great wines of the time, an indescribable fruity and floral fragrance is superimposed... Smelling this wine is a moment of unforgettable emotion, of pure emotion ! The sensations that emerge in the mouth blend harmoniously with the aromatic feast of the nose: its tannic density asserts itself with softness and delicacy, the finish is a strong but tender caress. A truly wonderful wine. Today, the 1961 has lost none of its freshness, knowing that the magnums show more consistency than the bottles. Sure, it may be open now, but it was built for eternity.

Grape variety/Blend: Cabernet sauvignon (~75%), merlot (~20%), petit verdot (~3%), cabernet franc (~2%) (variations are possible from one vintage to another)

Aging: 18 to 24 months in new oak barrels

Maturity: (2019 - 2030) - To drink or store

Food and Wine Pairing: Beef and game (deer, venison, wild boar) Pauillac lamb, Porcini mushrooms (Risotto, pan-fried, omelette) Mature cheeses

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90-94 / 100 Rated by 5 experts

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98 / 100
Franck Dubourdieu September - 2007
Franck Dubourdieu
93 / 100
Falstaff December - 2019
Falstaff
Deep red, broad orange rim. On the nose, fine forest berry compote, subtly underlaid with a hint of chocolate. On the palate, juicy, sweet, almost opulent, nuances of orange compote, finest acidity, silky tannins, red berry aftertaste, still powerful, should nevertheless be drunk soon.
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93 / 100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider February - 2020
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
 Medium/full bodied, elegant, refined, soft and silky, the wine relies on its freshness and delicate nuances, instead of power and structure. Complex, captivating and caressing on the palate, this is at or probably slightly past its peak of maturity.
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92 / 100
Wine Spectator April - 1996
Wine Spectator
Mature. smooth and finely textured, showing a beautiful bottle bouquet, ample fruity, meaty flavors and firm but integrated tannins. Elegant compared to some of the vintage's blockbusters, and a joy to drink.
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91 / 100
Tom Cannavan January - 2007
Tom Cannavan
A sense of composure and elegance here, with a nice Margaux perfume of red berry and cherry fruit, a little hint of plush blackcurrant and a touch of game. The palate is a touch lean, but it is composed and focused, with some layers of earthy and vegetal notes. Has a bit of depth and decent structure, though not a million miles ahead of other Margaux in this flight.
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Vintage Wine  1961
Classification Médoc - 1er Cru Classé 
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Margaux
Colour Red
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Château Margaux
Château Margaux
Château Margaux

Château Margaux is one of the most prestigious estates in the Margaux appellation and a major historical figure of Bordeaux excellence. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the official 1855 classification, the château draws on a terroir of fine, deep gravels that promotes the expression of a wine of rare elegance and great aromatic complexity.

Le Grand Vin de Château Margaux has been recognized since the 17th century as one of the most accomplished expressions of the Bordeaux vineyard. Its qualities stem from the combination of an exceptional terroir, demanding viticulture, and a winemaking approach oriented toward precision and balance. Silky tannins, aromatic depth, freshness, and length on the palate are the defining hallmarks of the Margaux style.

The great vintages mark its history, from the 1953 wine, then the 1982 vintage to the 1990 and the 2000 vintage, up to the 2015, considered one of the estate's recent peaks. Le Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, the second wine, offers a more immediate interpretation. These illustrate the estate's ability to produce wines of great complexity, capable of evolving harmoniously over several decades while retaining a remarkable expression of their terroir.

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