The original name of this property, parts of which date back to the 12th and 16th centuries, was La Salle d'Argadens. It became Château Argadens in 2002, when it was bought by Maison Sichel. Sichel's aim inacquiring Argadens was quite simply to see it express the full potential of its wonderful terroir and become one of the benchmark properties in the Bordeaux Supérieur category. To achieve this, the company has invested heavily in terms of finance, time and technology. Sichel's first vintage at the estate was 2002.
Maison Sichel Selection Margaux 2021
13.5% abv
This 2021 presents a dark ruby color with purple highlights. The youth and intensity of the color extend into the aromatic development, centered on fresh notes of black fruits, mocha and spices. In the mouth it presents a beautiful aromatic complexity. The palate is both harmonious and racy, but also suave and fresh carried by velvety tannins. A Margaux revealing a good aging potential redolent of all the typicity of this exceptional terroir.
70% Cabernet Sauvignon – 27% Merlot – 3% Petit Verdot
Vinified plot by plot, in stainless steel vats. Fermentation with temperature control around 26°- 28°c. There were 2/3 pumping overs per day during this period with on average 3 weeks of maceration. Then malolactic fermentation begins in barrels and stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged for 6 to 8 months in barrels, 50% of which are new. Only French oak with a soft and medium toasting and traditional racking every three months.
From an undeclared classified estate in Margaux with a great pedigree. Margaux is an important appellation in the Haut-Médoc of Bordeaux, in the south-west of France. Situated 25 kilometres north of the city of Bordeaux, the appellation is renowned for producing supple and flavourful wines, mainly based on Cabernet Sauvignon.
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2021 | Bordeaux | Cabernet Sauvignon | Duty Paid | Europe | France | Maison Sichel | Merlot | Petit Verdot | Red | Still | Wine- Reference #:
- 24595
- Strength
- 13.5 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No

