From magnum, the nose of the night, this was pure and opulent, an enthralling perfume of florals, cherry, currants, sandalwood, and light toast. The palate was textbook Margaux, showing a feminine side that was medium to full bodied, wonderful balance and a long finish that sails along gracefully.
From magnum, the nose of the night, this was pure and opulent, an enthralling perfume of florals, cherry, currants, sandalwood, and light toast. The palate was textbook Margaux, showing a feminine side that was medium to full bodied, wonderful balance and a long finish that sails along gracefully.
Oct 7th, 2016
2006, bright red fruit almost vibrant approach. Mineral finish, but disappointingly quick finish
2006, bright red fruit almost vibrant approach. Mineral finish, but disappointingly quick finish
Apr 24th, 2016
3rd wine . Medium ruby garnet slightly brighter in colour . Lighter garnet ruby rim . Slightly deeper more meaty, herbal in character , more red fruits with cassis , cool blackberry. On the palate this is denser and more saline , quite good dark cassis and tobacco notes, with some red plum too . Lightly grippy tannins , slightly clipped finish , cool saline freshness . A little below the others in length and intensity . From now but will last over the next 10 years or so . Thought this was the Latour , oh dear .
3rd wine . Medium ruby garnet slightly brighter in colour . Lighter garnet ruby rim . Slightly deeper more meaty, herbal in character , more red fruits with cassis , cool blackberry. On the palate this is denser and more saline , quite good dark cassis and tobacco notes, with some red plum too . Lightly grippy tannins , slightly clipped finish , cool saline freshness . A little below the others in length and intensity . From now but will last over the next 10 years or so . Thought this was the Latour , oh dear .
Apr 8th, 2026
A restrained Margo, beautiful balance, lighter-bodied than expected. Have not had many 06 Bdx.
A restrained Margo, beautiful balance, lighter-bodied than expected. Have not had many 06 Bdx.
Dec 28th, 2023
Beautiful example of Chateaux Margaux. Half bottle of ‘06 is very approachable now. Soft, elegant, wonderful
Beautiful example of Chateaux Margaux. Half bottle of ‘06 is very approachable now. Soft, elegant, wonderful
Feb 3rd, 2019
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
