87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Only 32% of the total crop went into the grand vin - the strictest selection ever at this most rigorous of château, which was bolstered with a full 18% of press wine. This was the first wine we tasted and really set the bar for the rest of the trip. With a nose of blackberry, pencil lead and black pepper it is very correct and very Cabernet. The palate has much more density than Pavillon Rouge with real finesse, complexity and a long oaky finish. It feels like a wine of great breeding, more for the English than the American market; it is reminiscent of the 2004 and is sure to put on weight in the bottle. It should drink well between 2015-30. 16.0 points (out of 20)
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En Primeur wines are still in barrel at the châteaux and are sold as ‘futures’ up to two years in advance of delivery. The price includes delivery in-bond to a dedicated storage account. Before your wine arrives in the UK you will have the option to specify duty-paid delivery to an address of your choice, but you will need to pay a release fee to cover duty, VAT and handling at the prevailing rates.
- Origin:
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France
- Closure:
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Natural Cork
- Style:
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Medium-bodied reds
- Varieties:
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Estimated delivery: Summer 2010
Estimated release cost: £231.00
"Pretty purplish crimson. More obviously dry and ambitious than the Pavillon Rouge. Some real lift and intention here. Delicate and super charming - really aerien and wonderful dry minerally finish. Great lift and delicacy without being at all thin. All the ingredients came from the core of Ch Margaux terroir. Pontallier: 'You couldn't get any stricter. Pure pebbly soils facing the Gironde.' Very pure indeed yet long. Real class and finesse. Very very delicate. Wonderfully typical of Margaux. 'Mmm not Wow', says Pontallier. He doesn't expect 2007 to close like 05 will and 2001 already has done. Nice dry finish. The low key nature of 2007 seems to suit Ch Margaux. 18- points (out of 20)."
Jancis Robinson,
www.jancisrobinson.com
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"Aromas of blackberry, black licorice and currant follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a long, sweet fruit finish. Balanced and perfumed. Very Burgundian and pretty. 89-92 points."
James Suckling,
Wine Spectator
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