Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend

9.354 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Andrew Lohse

Rich red and black fruit: currant, plum / spice, gravel, leather / well structured and brooding, princely / let’s revisit in middle age

Rich red and black fruit: currant, plum / spice, gravel, leather / well structured and brooding, princely / let’s revisit in middle age

Oct 10th, 2018
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.3

I love my life. Cheers friends!

I love my life. Cheers friends!

Jun 29th, 2017
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.7

Legend...wait for it...dary!

Legend...wait for it...dary!

May 13th, 2017
Rachel Van Til

In good condition but never really sung over it's five hours open. More herbs and flowers than tobacco.

In good condition but never really sung over it's five hours open. More herbs and flowers than tobacco.

Nov 27th, 2016
John Blazon

Master Sommelier & Educator Spire Collection

9.6

Graceful and polished Margaux, structure was beautifully balanced. An incredible treat.

Graceful and polished Margaux, structure was beautifully balanced. An incredible treat.

Feb 6th, 2016
Chris Walter

Wine Director Heritage Food and Wine

8.4

Past prime

Past prime

Aug 11th, 2015
Chris Walter

Wine Director Heritage Food and Wine

8.6

Past prime

Past prime

Aug 11th, 2015
Pascal Levensohn

This was off the charts. I was amazed at the freshness of the fruit in the palate after 53 years!

This was off the charts. I was amazed at the freshness of the fruit in the palate after 53 years!

Jan 3rd, 2015
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.0

1977 had gone bad. So sad.

1977 had gone bad. So sad.

Oct 30th, 2014
Yiannys Degermentzidis

Should have been drunk many years ago. Weak and overly acidic.

Should have been drunk many years ago. Weak and overly acidic.

Nov 13th, 2024