{"product_id":"chateau-margaux-vintage-1966","title":"Chateau Margaux Vintage 1966","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Margaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Bordeaux's most famous wine estates, located just east of Margaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e itself in the Médoc. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et was rated as a first growth in the original 1855 classification.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eGenerally, Margaux is considered as the most elegant of the first growths, and is consistently one of the most expensive wines in the world. 1966 was one of the best vintages of the 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 75cl bottle. Abv% Not stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle condition, Capsule good, label good, wine level top shoulder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Tasting Note February 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eIt is a rich wine with a very fine tannic structure, which has now developed lots of finesse and softness on the palate (although somewhat marked by the tannins on the finish). If it does not have the charm of the 1962, it is nonetheless excellent and remains one of the top three vintages of this decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57543567540606,"sku":"winecru3967","price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/chateau-margaux-vintage-1966-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1781367372","url":"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/products\/chateau-margaux-vintage-1966","provider":"The Wine-Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}