Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend

2020 vintage. A great effort from this rather obscure Cru Classé that once was part of the immense Rauzan estate and even briefly owned by Château Palmer, before it was sold in 1980 to the legendary Lucien Lurton. Since 1992 it is managed by Denis Lurton ( one of the 10 children of Lucien). A blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. The great ( and very humble) Eric Boissenot consults. Interesting fact: the Merlots were harvested very early in 3 days from September 17th until the 20th, just before the rains on the 21st, that reduced the alcoholic degree of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that came in at 12% abv., creating a very fresh balanced blend. Dark red with purplish rim. Seductive perfume combining black cherries, cassis, flowers, cedar wood, and rosemary. Elegant and fresh, with very pure fruit, well-tamed tannin, and very good length. Abv. 13%. Very good value, an estate to watch.

Vintage 2008 | classic and matured, still potential

Ripe dark fruits, superb bouquet, unctuous and stylish. Happy to drink it #margaux

Pretty intense, and inviting nose of dark fruit and funky earth. Rich black fruit, vanilla, spice, gravel flavors. Nicely structured but approachable now. Decadent

Captures the elegance of Margaux beautifully. Rose water and tarragon meet fresh raspberry and crushed stones. Structured, but with soft caressing tannins. A pleasure to drink here at #sommcon

Agree w comment of violets in the glass, approachable wine with long finish and integrated tannins - a joy to drink ! #SommCon

Very nice surprise. Good finesse. Nice extraction...not over done. Nor is the oak. Should be a very good Margaux value.

Dark red garnet in the glass. Dark red fruit and graphite on the nose and palate. Medium plus tannins and medium acidity support the full-bodied mouthfeel. A great "budget" Bordeaux in the classic style.

Печенье, дуб, ваниль, фрукт почти не виден. Через несколько минут вишня, слива, ваниль. Тело относительно легкое, танины не очень интенсивные. 16/20 (90/100)

Corked 😡