Wines Margaux Château Margaux - Grand Vin - 1984

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Château Margaux 1984, Premier Grand Cru Classé from the Margaux AOC in Bordeaux, stands as a testament to the elegance and finesse for which this esteemed estate is renowned. The 1984 vintage, while marked by a challenging and cooler growing season, showcases the skill of Château Margaux’s winemaking team. Typically blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc, this Grand Vin offers both structure and complexity. The terroir of Margaux is characterised by deep, gravelly soils that provide excellent drainage and impart a notable finesse to the finished wine. Ageing in French oak barrels, with a thoughtful approach to extraction and maturation, ensures that the tannins are refined and the aromatic profile layered.

Margaux is one of the most illustrious appellations of the Médoc, distinguished by its unique combination of gravel soils and proximity to the Gironde estuary, which moderates the climate and mitigates the effects of harsher weather conditions. These elements contribute to the region’s hallmark style: wines of tremendous aromatic complexity, delicacy, and age-worthiness. Château Margaux itself boasts a rich history that extends back over four centuries, with a legacy defined by its commitment to excellence and consistency. Its cellars have produced some of Bordeaux’s most legendary wines, making any vintage from the estate particularly prized among enthusiasts and collectors.

This mature Margaux is best paired with elegant, subtly flavoured dishes that allow its delicate tertiary aromas—such as dried rose petals, truffle, mushroom, leather, and tobacco—to shine. Slow-roasted rack of lamb, pigeon en croûte, or classic tournedos Rossini will enhance the wine’s complex, layered character. Traditional Bordeaux cuisine, such as entrecôte à la bordelaise, would also suit wonderfully.

For tasting, this 1984 vintage should be served at 17-18°C, ideally decanted gently to separate any sediment and to allow the wine to open. Its fragile aromatics are best appreciated within an hour of serving, making this an exceptional bottle for a contemplative and memorable occasion.