1995 Château Margaux

This is an iconic First Growth benchmark from the Médoc: the legendary Château Margaux 1995. Renowned for its unparalleled aromatic elegance, refined structure, and aristocratic complexity, Château Margaux produced one of the definitive triumphs of the superb 1995 vintage. Now entering a glorious plateau of peak tertiary maturity after three decades of meticulous cellaring, it opens with a soaring, ethereal bouquet of dark cassis, black cherries, and red plum preserves, seamlessly interwoven with hallmark Margaux notes of dried red roses, cedarwood, cigar box, graphite, and warm forest floor. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied and magnificently silken, featuring fine-grained, fully integrated tannins that glide across the palate with effortless grace, underpinned by a precise spine of freshness that carries into a monumentally long, noble, and savory mineral-driven finish.

Highlights

• Vintage: 1995

• Region/Appellation: Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France (Premier Grand Cru Classé / First Growth)

• Producer: Château Margaux

• Grape: Classic Bordeaux Blend (Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot)

• Style: Fully Mature, Ethereal, Silky, and Refined First Growth Red Bordeaux

• Perfect for (food pairing): Fine cuts of slow-roasted rack of lamb with a garlic-herb crust, dry-aged prime ribeye or wagyu steak, roasted squab, pan-seared duck breast with a light berry glaze, or tender venison loin. Its complex tertiary truffle, cedar, and forest floor notes also make it a magnificent companion for pan-seared wild mushrooms, truffled risottos, savory earth-driven dishes, or a well-curated plate of mature hard cheeses such as an aged Comté or Gouda.