Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
While drinking, I kept thinking "we are not worthy!". Even though I haven't had much experience with Old World wines, even I recognized out of the 4 reds (this being number 4) that it was special. At 36 years, it's mind blowing that this still has life, character and fruit to it, though the fruit is secondary. Lots of herbs, funk, spice, leather. Still some power to it. What a treat to enjoy this wine.
While drinking, I kept thinking "we are not worthy!". Even though I haven't had much experience with Old World wines, even I recognized out of the 4 reds (this being number 4) that it was special. At 36 years, it's mind blowing that this still has life, character and fruit to it, though the fruit is secondary. Lots of herbs, funk, spice, leather. Still some power to it. What a treat to enjoy this wine.
Feb 22nd, 2017
Cedar spice forest berry iron love
Cedar spice forest berry iron love
Sep 1st, 2015
Dried red cherries, leather, a bit of coffee bean.
Dried red cherries, leather, a bit of coffee bean.
Aug 1st, 2015All'inizio molto piacevole e interessante... Quando arrivano i veri vini si notano le sue carenze..
All'inizio molto piacevole e interessante... Quando arrivano i veri vini si notano le sue carenze..
Jan 13th, 2015
Legendary! Atleast this bottle were magique!
Legendary! Atleast this bottle were magique!
Feb 8th, 2014My contribution to a special Bordeaux event. While I don’t own many first or second growth Bordeaux’s, it was a treat to enjoy this along an ‘89, ‘98, and ‘00 Haut Brion, ‘88 and ‘90 Latour, ‘03 LaMish, ‘85 Margaux, and many others (as well as ‘01 Rieussec and Suduiraut).
Zero experience with wines from this vintage, though obvious victims to the hype of ‘82. Low-neck fill. Decided against double decanting and simply removed the cork for 30mins to let it breathe, followed over a few hours.
Surprised at the minty/high-toned aromatic that jumped from the glass (ended up staying there the entire evening), with added red florals/potpourri, earth/herbs, leather (not Brett), and pipe tobacco. It still sports a classical Margaux profile on the palate with elegant red and black berry fruits accompanied by nice structure (at 41yrs!) as well as cassis, and mushroom. Still retaining acidity and tannin.
To my surprise, the profile above held strong all evening. While the ‘85 Margaux was better in taste, I’m happy that this was still showing well, and checked off the “exactly what it should be” box.
My contribution to a special Bordeaux event. While I don’t own many first or second growth Bordeaux’s, it was a treat to enjoy this along an ‘89, ‘98, and ‘00 Haut Brion, ‘88 and ‘90 Latour, ‘03 LaMish, ‘85 Margaux, and many others (as well as ‘01 Rieussec and Suduiraut).
Zero experience with wines from this vintage, though obvious victims to the hype of ‘82. Low-neck fill. Decided against double decanting and simply removed the cork for 30mins to let it breathe, followed over a few hours.
Surprised at the minty/high-toned aromatic that jumped from the glass (ended up staying there the entire evening), with added red florals/potpourri, earth/herbs, leather (not Brett), and pipe tobacco. It still sports a classical Margaux profile on the palate with elegant red and black berry fruits accompanied by nice structure (at 41yrs!) as well as cassis, and mushroom. Still retaining acidity and tannin.
To my surprise, the profile above held strong all evening. While the ‘85 Margaux was better in taste, I’m happy that this was still showing well, and checked off the “exactly what it should be” box.
Sleeper vintage of Margaux!
Sleeper vintage of Margaux!
Oct 18th, 2013
