{"product_id":"margaux-1er-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2009","title":"Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classé Margaux, 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Margaux is one of the great names of Bordeaux, and its 2009 vintage comes from an outstanding year that produced wines of exceptional concentration and balance. As a Premier Grand Cru Classé, it combines grand terroir, precision, and elegance in a style that has helped define fine claret for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine typically shows a deep, saturated ruby colour with remarkable clarity and brilliance. On the nose, it is layered and expressive, with blackcurrant, ripe plum, violets, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and subtle spice unfolding over time.\n\nThe palate is poised and luxurious, with fine-grained tannins, excellent structure, and a silky texture that supports concentrated dark fruit, mineral depth, and a long, refined finish. The 2009 vintage has the richness and balance to age beautifully for decades, developing even greater complexity with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the exceptional gravel soils of the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, the wine benefits from a terroir that promotes drainage, warmth, and optimal ripening. Grapes are typically harvested with great care, often parcel by parcel, to preserve precision and maturity, followed by meticulous vinification designed to highlight purity, finesse, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with classic dishes such as roast lamb, beef fillet, duck breast, game, or mushroom-based dishes. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant several hours in advance if drinking young to allow the wine to open fully and show its aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and prestigious estates, with origins dating back several centuries and an enduring reputation for producing wines of exceptional elegance. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855, it remains one of the benchmark estates of the Médoc and is admired worldwide for its consistency, refinement, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Margaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252217139537,"sku":"MS-17012","price":839.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/17012.png?v=1783443742","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/margaux-1er-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2009","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}