Margaux 1961
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Bordeaux, France 1961
Margaux 1961 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Margaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £2000.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£2000.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · Margaux rule
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · Margaux rule
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Margaux
Origin
Margaux · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Margaux
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
The Château Margaux 1961 is a mature First Growth Bordeaux from the Margaux appellation. The blend typically features Cabernet Sauvignon as the predominant variety, accompanied by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 1961 vintage benefitted from a notably dry growing season, resulting in concentrated fruit.
Other vintages of Margaux we list
1925£1350.001945£3500.001963£1270.001964£500.001967£425.001969£400.001970£300.001971£300.001972£275.001976£375.001978£475.001980£450.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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