Château Margaux
Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
Margaux
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
13.5%
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2018-2047), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2047, with a drinking horizon to 2059.
The ‘09 Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé).
Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2009 vintage
Château Margaux's 2009 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France.
About Château Margaux
Château Margaux's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Roast lamb with rosemary jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Beef tenderloin with bordelaise
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Duck breast with porcini
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009?
Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France.
What does Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009 taste like?
Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2016-2059. Within that arc, the peak window is 2018-2047. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009?
Pair this wine with Roast lamb with rosemary jus; Beef tenderloin with bordelaise; or Duck breast with porcini.