Wine detail

Château Margaux

Margaux

Margaux

1995

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2003-2032

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2003-2032), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2032, with a drinking horizon to 2044.

The ‘95 Margaux.

Château Margaux 1995 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2001-2044Peak window 2003-2032

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Château Margaux 1995 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

The 1995 vintage

Château Margaux's 1995 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from France.

About Château Margaux

Château Margaux's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Château Margaux 1995?

Château Margaux 1995 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from France.

What does Château Margaux 1995 taste like?

Château Margaux 1995 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Château Margaux 1995 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2001-2044. Within that arc, the peak window is 2003-2032. 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 1995?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.