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MARGAUX
One of Grandest residences in all of Bordeaux, Château Margaux has really come of age in the last 20 - 25 years. The five recent vintages below and in the large format section are all among the top 2 or 3 wines of each respective vintage. Corrine Mentzelopoulos now in full control has done wonders with the classic Château, and the wines just seem to keep getting better and better.
Château Margaux--Vintage 1986
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Parcel lots 39-41
"The 1986 Margaux continues to be the most powerful, tannic, and muscular Margaux made in decades. One wonders if the 1928 or 1945 had as much power and depth as the 1986? The black/ruby/purple color reveals no sign of age. The reluctant nose offers up aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as well as a few flowers. The wine is mammoth, with extraordinary extract, superb balance, and a frightfully tannic finish. This is a Margaux of immense stature, made in a masculine, full-bodied style that is in complete contrast to the 1990. It should prove nearly immortal in terms of aging potential, but will it have the awesome potential I first predicted? Anticipated maturity: 2000-2050. Last tasted 12/96" Robert Parker, Bordeaux 1998
1 dozen bottles per lot
One of Grandest residences in all of Bordeaux, Château Margaux has really come of age in the last 20 - 25 years. The five recent vintages below and in the large format section are all among the top 2 or 3 wines of each respective vintage. Corrine Mentzelopoulos now in full control has done wonders with the classic Château, and the wines just seem to keep getting better and better.
Château Margaux--Vintage 1986
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Parcel lots 39-41
"The 1986 Margaux continues to be the most powerful, tannic, and muscular Margaux made in decades. One wonders if the 1928 or 1945 had as much power and depth as the 1986? The black/ruby/purple color reveals no sign of age. The reluctant nose offers up aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as well as a few flowers. The wine is mammoth, with extraordinary extract, superb balance, and a frightfully tannic finish. This is a Margaux of immense stature, made in a masculine, full-bodied style that is in complete contrast to the 1990. It should prove nearly immortal in terms of aging potential, but will it have the awesome potential I first predicted? Anticipated maturity: 2000-2050. Last tasted 12/96" Robert Parker, Bordeaux 1998
1 dozen bottles per lot