1934 Château Margaux Margaux Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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1934
Château (Margaux)
A super wine, and even better if I took its 90 years of age into consideration, this was a pleasure to enjoy. With the essence of cedar, cranberries, pipe tobacco, cigar box, and cassis in the perfume, that was quite the show. On the palate, the wine was as good, or better with its elegance, refinement, and charm, leaving you with ample silky, earthy, soft, red fruits that felt great, with their patina of age. Perfectly stored bottles like this... Drink from 2025-2034. 58 Views Tasted Jan 23, 2025Well past its prime. Still, it was easy to enjoy the soft, sweet, red fruits, earth and spice notes, elegant, refined textures and sweet, tobacco tinged, red cherries and red plums in the finish. There is no reason to hold this wine any longer. 5,765 Views Tasted Nov 10, 2017 |

When to Drink Chateau Margaux, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Margaux is not a wine to drink on the young side. The wine is usually far too tannic, powerful, and reserved during its youth. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 3-6 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Margaux is usually better with at least 15 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Margaux offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 18 and 60 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Margaux with Wine, Food, Pairings
Chateau Margaux is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Margaux is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Margaux is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
The white wine of Chateau Margaux, Pavillon Blanc can be paired perfectly with all types of seafood, shellfish, sushi, sashimi, veal, chicken, pork, and assorted cheeses.