Château Mongravey 2020

The Château Mongravey perfectly illustrates Bordeaux's expertise. Located in the Margaux appellation of the Médoc region, renowned for its diverse soils and oceanic influence, the property produces a prestigious Cru Bourgeois Supérieur.

Presentation

Terroir
Quaternary Garonne gravels composed of sand and pebbles.
Harvest
Parcel harvest and manual sorting.
Blend
Assembly before barrel aging.
Winemaking
Cold pre-fermentation macerations. Alcoholic fermentations in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks followed by micro-oxygenation. Malolactic fermentations in tanks.
Ageing
100% French oak barrels, medium toast, fine grain. 8 different coopers. 60% new wood. Aged in barrels for 14 months. The wine, at the end of aging, is filtered and fined.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 70%
Merlot : 28%
Cabernet franc : 2%
Specifications
Production volume : : 95000
Surface area of the vineyard : : 14.5 ha
Yield : : 50 hL/ha
Age of vines : : 30 years old
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

Serving
Ideal temperature of 16-18°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This Margaux stands out for its complexity.
Visual appearance
Deep ruby robe
At nose
The nose reveals lovely aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, blackberry, and vanilla.
On the palate
It is rich, with balance and a persistent finish.
Food pairings
Roasted Pauillac lamb with herbs, braised beef, duck confit or a selection of matured cheeses (Comté, Brie de Meaux).

Reviews

96/100 - 2023
95/100 - 2024
91/100 - 2022
93/100 - 2021
2024 - 1 ETOILE
Or
94-95/100