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Margaux 2020
$74.95
Château Mille Roses
- Country: France
- Region: Bordeaux
- Appellation: Margaux AOC
- Varietal: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot
- Alc/vol: 13.0%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Cellaring Potential: Enjoyable now, but would drink best after 2025 or up to 2040.
From a small 4 hectare plot with typical deep clay underneath a layer of gravelly soil, this is a classic and top-quality Margaux. With one swirl of the glass, aromas of plum, cassis, tobacco and cocoa are released. The firm structure of this wine is attained by the higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon used in the blend but it becomes rounder after spending a full year in French oak (33% of which is new oak) before bottling. At only four years old, the oak is already well-integrated and the tannins are smooth. The velvety texture and lingering dark fruit notes create an overall warming and rich experience.
Available in cases of 3.
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- 100% Organic viticulture
- Ground work in the vineyard throughout the year is manually completed, and grapes were hand harvested in September
- Wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months (with 30-40% of barrels renewed each year)
- The final assemblage for the 2020 vintage of Mille Rose Margaux is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon / 35% Merlot
- Approximately 3,300 cases were produced in 2020.
Interestingly, the Château Mille Roses Margaux vineyard used to be formally classified as AOC Haut-Medoc until 2007 when officials acknowledged the terrific soil quality of this land and changed it to Margaux AOC.
The Château Mille Roses property has existed as a functioning winery under many different owners since the 18th century, but it wasn’t until 1999 that it was brought back to life by David Faure who inherited the land and its buildings from his aging parents. After studying viticulture and oenology, and after David’s parents passed, he decided to rename the Château as “Mille Roses” (meaning, “Thousand Roses”) to honour his mother’s passion for roses. Over the years with his wife Sophie by his side, David has increase the estate from just 1/2 a hectare of land to the 10 hectares in Haut-Médoc and Margaux appellations they have today. Location: Mille Roses vineyards are sandwiched between the land of two famous cru classé vineyards, Château Giscours and Château Cantemerle. Outlined in yellow (below) are the 6 hectares of Haut-Médoc vineyard owned by Mille Roses, composed of four different plots of vines. Outlined in orange (below) is a single plot of vines in the southern part of the Margaux appellation. “We have the desire to work closer with nature and leave our 3 children more than just a profitable business, – David Faure, Owner & Winemaker Here is an excellent article written by Sophia Longhi about how Mille Roses turned organic almost 15 years ago:
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A New Generation of Bordeaux
With the ambition to truly reveal what the terroir provides in this part of Bordeaux, David and Sophie transitioned their vineyards to be completely organic in 2010. Knowing that their neighbouring vineyards also farm organically, instilled plenty of confidence in the Faures, leading them to take the leap and operate more sustainably with their land as well.
but also a clear conscience about the environment and certain values.”
David Faure & Château Mille Roses on the new Bordeaux
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Winemaking | Organic, Vegan |
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