Château Margaux
Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
The 2010 Château Margaux performed far better at this horizontal than at Farr's blind tasting a few days later. It has a beguiling bouquet, highly perfumed with crushed violets infusing the blackberry and crushed strawberry scented, hints of pencil box and cedar emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. There is a wonderful sense of symmetry here with a silky elegant finish that is amazingly persistent. It is one of the best wines that Paul Pontallier ever made. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2020)
The 2010 Château Margaux performed far better at this horizontal than at Farr's blind tasting a few days later. It has a beguiling bouquet, highly perfumed with crushed violets infusing the blackberry and crushed strawberry scented, hints of pencil box and cedar emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. There is a wonderful sense of symmetry here with a silky elegant finish that is amazingly persistent. It is one of the best wines that Paul Pontallier ever made. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2020)
Ever-changing and evolving in the glass. Really delicious.
Ever-changing and evolving in the glass. Really delicious.
Feb 13th, 2019
Great wine now and can imagine it's great progression for th next 30 years
Great wine now and can imagine it's great progression for th next 30 years
Jan 6th, 2015
Simply WOW!! I have now experienced the pleasure of tasting my initial First Growth Bordeaux. Simply unbelievable! 90% Cabernet Sauvignon. Highly aromatic! A lovely nose of violets, pencil shavings, cigar box, and red and black berry fruit. The pallet is red fruit forward with accents of cooked blackberry, and Belgian chocolate. It also features beautifully soft tannins and perfectly integrated acidity. This is an experience that I will never forget. Thank You so much, Petey! Merry Christmas, 2021!
Simply WOW!! I have now experienced the pleasure of tasting my initial First Growth Bordeaux. Simply unbelievable! 90% Cabernet Sauvignon. Highly aromatic! A lovely nose of violets, pencil shavings, cigar box, and red and black berry fruit. The pallet is red fruit forward with accents of cooked blackberry, and Belgian chocolate. It also features beautifully soft tannins and perfectly integrated acidity. This is an experience that I will never forget. Thank You so much, Petey! Merry Christmas, 2021!
Dec 25th, 2021Superb! Intense black currant, many changes as it opens. A truly great wine!
Superb! Intense black currant, many changes as it opens. A truly great wine!
Feb 14th, 2020Deep claret red, nose is red licorice, jolly rancher, cedar box, peppery notes open up after some time. Very long finish. Still really young but very good now.
Deep claret red, nose is red licorice, jolly rancher, cedar box, peppery notes open up after some time. Very long finish. Still really young but very good now.
Dec 25th, 2017
A baby but still very good and drinkable after several hours open.
A baby but still very good and drinkable after several hours open.
Jul 17th, 2016Unbelievable value third label Chateaux Margaux. Top year. Memorable Christmas!
Unbelievable value third label Chateaux Margaux. Top year. Memorable Christmas!
Dec 25th, 2015
Yes - too young but very, very nice
Yes - too young but very, very nice
Apr 28th, 2014