Kirkland Signature
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
This purchase was an experiment 11 yrs ago and one paid off in an epic 2010 vintage. It is about two to three years from its peak. Tasted it blind with friends who liked it quite a bit. 2010 for great Bordeaux producers will be much like 2000, long lived and will need a lot time. Not quite 9.2 but pushes it rounding up. Meant for fatty lamb or beef.
This purchase was an experiment 11 yrs ago and one paid off in an epic 2010 vintage. It is about two to three years from its peak. Tasted it blind with friends who liked it quite a bit. 2010 for great Bordeaux producers will be much like 2000, long lived and will need a lot time. Not quite 9.2 but pushes it rounding up. Meant for fatty lamb or beef.
Nov 12th, 2023This was an experiment started in early 2008. To see if Costco/Kirkland could bottle a good 2005 Margaux yrs later. The answer, yes.
This is better than some not as grand Margaux vintages. Better than Lascombes and a few others. 🤷♂️ Think this was $18.99 or so.
I met the Costco buyer at the time in Bordeaux at En Primeur in 2014. She had worked her way up from idle to the buyer for one of the largest wine seller’s in America. Costco’s number one position was recently was overtaken by Total Wine. Her path an amazing success story.
If you were poured this blind now, you would called higher. Especially, with a good steak.
The nose is classic Bordeaux. Dark currants, brambly, blackberries/ black raspberries, ripe; dark cherries, strawberries, plum, cherries, anise to black licorice, mid berry cola, graphite, used leather, moist to dry tobacco, steeped tea, dry limestone powder, sandstone, moist clay, touch of bay leaf, hint of pepper-grilled meats, dark, rich earth w/ dry leaves, bright to candied; red, dark florals framed in liquid violets.
The palate is; rich, ripe, kinda candied fruits that are; dark currants, brambly, blackberries/ black raspberries, ripe; dark cherries, raspberries m, strawberries, plum to plum pudding, cherries, anise to black licorice, mid berry cola, dark chocolate baking bar, baking spices-nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, graphite, charcoal, used leather, moist to dry tobacco/ cigar box w/ ash, steeped tea, dry limestone powder, sandstone, dry river stone, moist, grey volcanic dark spices w/ palate heat, clay, touch of bay leaf, hint of pepper-grilled meats, dark, rich earth w/ dry leaves, gorgeously bright to candied; red, dark florals, lavender framed in liquid violets, rainfall acidity, well knitted/balance, mid toned/structured with an elegant/polished finish that last minutes and lands on graphite, spice and earthiness.
Moved between 92-93 with the steak.
Has another 7-10 yrs of road ahead.
An example of don’t judge a book by its cover.
This was an experiment started in early 2008. To see if Costco/Kirkland could bottle a good 2005 Margaux yrs later. The answer, yes.
This is better than some not as grand Margaux vintages. Better than Lascombes and a few others. 🤷♂️ Think this was $18.99 or so.
I met the Costco buyer at the time in Bordeaux at En Primeur in 2014. She had worked her way up from idle to the buyer for one of the largest wine seller’s in America. Costco’s number one position was recently was overtaken by Total Wine. Her path an amazing success story.
If you were poured this blind now, you would called higher. Especially, with a good steak.
The nose is classic Bordeaux. Dark currants, brambly, blackberries/ black raspberries, ripe; dark cherries, strawberries, plum, cherries, anise to black licorice, mid berry cola, graphite, used leather, moist to dry tobacco, steeped tea, dry limestone powder, sandstone, moist clay, touch of bay leaf, hint of pepper-grilled meats, dark, rich earth w/ dry leaves, bright to candied; red, dark florals framed in liquid violets.
The palate is; rich, ripe, kinda candied fruits that are; dark currants, brambly, blackberries/ black raspberries, ripe; dark cherries, raspberries m, strawberries, plum to plum pudding, cherries, anise to black licorice, mid berry cola, dark chocolate baking bar, baking spices-nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, graphite, charcoal, used leather, moist to dry tobacco/ cigar box w/ ash, steeped tea, dry limestone powder, sandstone, dry river stone, moist, grey volcanic dark spices w/ palate heat, clay, touch of bay leaf, hint of pepper-grilled meats, dark, rich earth w/ dry leaves, gorgeously bright to candied; red, dark florals, lavender framed in liquid violets, rainfall acidity, well knitted/balance, mid toned/structured with an elegant/polished finish that last minutes and lands on graphite, spice and earthiness.
Moved between 92-93 with the steak.
Has another 7-10 yrs of road ahead.
An example of don’t judge a book by its cover.
Absolutely excellent. Nice smooth, not too heavy.
Absolutely excellent. Nice smooth, not too heavy.
May 24th, 2026Clear, medium to deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of black plums, cassis, and graphite on the nose; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced intensity primary and secondary flavors of blackberries, black cherries, wet gravel, and eucalyptus with a long finish. This wine is complex and intense. I think it will be even better with a long decant. Surprisingly, I'm rating this wine as outstanding.
Clear, medium to deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of black plums, cassis, and graphite on the nose; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced intensity primary and secondary flavors of blackberries, black cherries, wet gravel, and eucalyptus with a long finish. This wine is complex and intense. I think it will be even better with a long decant. Surprisingly, I'm rating this wine as outstanding.
Apr 18th, 2026
Probably needed a decant but opened it up and it was better.
Probably needed a decant but opened it up and it was better.
Nov 12th, 2025
I love Margaux so bought this at Costco for the price. It’s not taste I recall. Lighter and more cherry. I do enjoy but not what i expected.
I love Margaux so bought this at Costco for the price. It’s not taste I recall. Lighter and more cherry. I do enjoy but not what i expected.
Nov 2nd, 2025
Bordeaux blend with notes of blackberry and plum with a medium body, smooth tannins, and a balanced aroma. New favorite for a table wine from Costco if paired with a vinturi.
Bordeaux blend with notes of blackberry and plum with a medium body, smooth tannins, and a balanced aroma. New favorite for a table wine from Costco if paired with a vinturi.
Mar 4th, 2026
