Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) Cahors

Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) CahorsWinemaker Notes Chateau Margaux 2018 is remarkably concentrated. A small grape size and relatively low yields largely explain the exceptionally high tannin indices. The wine's power is not, however, overwhelming and helps to considerably lengthen the aromas and structure of the finish. Fairly early in the wine making process, we understood this tannic potential and moderated our extraction programs including for our Merlot plots, which are usually

the gravity-operated vat room and cellar were in operation

Ageing for about 10 months in a temperature-controlled cellar

The wine shows the greatness of Cabernet Franc in the vintage

vibrant aromas reminiscent of crushed oyster shells

These protected microclimates are warm during the day and cool at night

it presents intense aromas of blackberry

baking spices and wood smoke that keep it interesting from the first whiff to the lingering finish

seared halibut

& Nocera aged in barrels for 1 year

the 2019 Alesia Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is loaded with floral

a reference both to the challenging basaltic soils and to the steep

fine and subtle with nice tannins and perfect acidity that make it a persistent wine with a long finish