{"product_id":"chateau-margaux","title":"Château Margaux","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Quintessence of Elegance\u003c\/b\u003e Château Margaux is arguably the most refined of the five First Growths established in the 1855 Classification. Often described as an \"iron fist in a velvet glove,\" it is a wine that prioritizes perfume, silkiness, and complexity over raw power. For centuries, this estate has set the global benchmark for what a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend can achieve in the unique, gravel-rich soils of the Margaux appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile each vintage offers its own story, the signature of Château Margaux remains constant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e An extraordinary \"floral\" bouquet, dominated by violets and dried roses, intertwined with blackcurrant, graphite, and fine tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Impeccably balanced. The tannins are legendary for their \"melting\" quality—fine-grained and silky—supporting a core of concentrated dark fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Endlessly long, echoing with mineral notes and a sophisticated freshness that ensures decades of aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eMerchant’s Note on Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIn the Cambodian climate, the integrity of a First Growth is entirely dependent on its journey. These bottles have been maintained in our \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003e100% temperature-controlled cold chain\u003c\/b\u003e at a constant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003e16°C\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether you are selecting the classic 2004, the structured 2011, or the accessible 2013, you are guaranteed a bottle that has matured exactly as the Cellar Master intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; Vintage Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassic Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Roasted lamb with rosemary, truffle-infused dishes, or aged Wagyu beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocal Insight:\u003c\/b\u003e The refined tannins and floral aromatics of Margaux pair beautifully with subtly spiced, high-end Khmer beef dishes (like a refined \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003eLok Lak\u003c\/i\u003e) where the pepper enhances rather than masks the wine’s complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eService:\u003c\/b\u003e We recommend decanting for at least 60–90 minutes for older vintages to allow the bouquet to fully unfurl. Serve in large Bordeaux crystal at 17–18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2004:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic, balanced vintage showing beautiful tertiary notes of leather and forest floor today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2011:\u003c\/b\u003e A structured and powerful year with intense concentration and a long life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2013:\u003c\/b\u003e A lighter, more fragrant vintage that is currently drinking at its absolute peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Château Margaux","offers":[{"title":"75cl \/ 2004","offer_id":45920148816003,"sku":"FRW-GSET1466-1","price":1232.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75cl \/ 2011","offer_id":47036607987843,"sku":"FRW-GSET1466-1","price":1056.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75cl \/ 2013","offer_id":47036608020611,"sku":"FRW-GSET1466","price":1012.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/9100\/9923\/files\/FRW-GSET1466.png?v=1777357995","url":"https:\/\/www.thewinemerchants.com.kh\/products\/chateau-margaux","provider":"The Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}