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Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend

9.057 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
James K

Fruitful bouquet. Nice complexity. The mouthfeel is a bit thin, but the acid, which cuts through food nicely, makes up for it.

Fruitful bouquet. Nice complexity. The mouthfeel is a bit thin, but the acid, which cuts through food nicely, makes up for it.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2016
ESF
9.2

2nd label but still pretty classy: tons of character & Left Bank flair: cherries & red currants, cigar box, vanilla, cassis, some herbaceousness, palate was delicious w/red fruit & cassis galore, silky, finely integrated tannins, nice weight and balance. Length on finish is the only giveaway this is not classified growth. Overdelivers for price point. Safeway Steal

2nd label but still pretty classy: tons of character & Left Bank flair: cherries & red currants, cigar box, vanilla, cassis, some herbaceousness, palate was delicious w/red fruit & cassis galore, silky, finely integrated tannins, nice weight and balance. Length on finish is the only giveaway this is not classified growth. Overdelivers for price point. Safeway Steal

Mar 17th, 2024
Scott Petrus

Higher marks for being the complimentary wine in the Air France lounge. Here’s to hoping Delta can step it up.

Higher marks for being the complimentary wine in the Air France lounge. Here’s to hoping Delta can step it up.

Nov 14th, 2021
Atsushi Kamitani

deep berry-ish flavour with leathery touch

deep berry-ish flavour with leathery touch

Jul 17th, 2021
Jean-Luc B

Dark berries pillowed by a welcoming balance of vanilla and woodiness. Long on the palate and easy to drink. A favorite of the evening, enjoyed with roasted pork.

Dark berries pillowed by a welcoming balance of vanilla and woodiness. Long on the palate and easy to drink. A favorite of the evening, enjoyed with roasted pork.

May 15th, 2019
T. Berghaus

Possibly over the top

Possibly over the top

Apr 28th, 2019
Louis Martin

Elegant, with floral notes and rich spice and blackberry flavor. Pairs nicely with beef.

Elegant, with floral notes and rich spice and blackberry flavor. Pairs nicely with beef.

Apr 24th, 2019
Brian Garcia

Good complexity would recommend.

Good complexity would recommend.

Nov 13th, 2017
nicolas hurtado

tannin is nice and strong but not badly lasting. opens up in a little while to berry side. cigars. thick bitter cheesey. wow. lits like drinking a good mystery novel

tannin is nice and strong but not badly lasting. opens up in a little while to berry side. cigars. thick bitter cheesey. wow. lits like drinking a good mystery novel

Oct 19th, 2017
Aaron Boruch

A true Left bank. Medium dry, good tannins to cut though a hearty meal. A bit thin and burning alcohol taste at first but opens up nicely to show more depth. Earthy, pencil led, cigar box, light barn yard.

A true Left bank. Medium dry, good tannins to cut though a hearty meal. A bit thin and burning alcohol taste at first but opens up nicely to show more depth. Earthy, pencil led, cigar box, light barn yard.

Mar 3rd, 2016