3 magnums per lot
Details
Château Margaux--Vintage 2005
Margaux, 1er cru classé
In original wooden banded case
Tasting Note: Grand Vin High percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (85, unusually low percentage of Merlot (8, the latter due to the exceptionally rich and high alcoholic content which would unbalance the blend. Deep, lovely colour but not as intense as expected; even by youthful Margaux standards, an extraordinary aroma, exquisite crystallised violets and mint. Totally unique: no other '05 matches this scent. On the palate, very crisp, alcohol a reasonable 13 good length of course, and tannic. At the château, April 2006 (*****) tempted to say 2015 - 2030 but Margaux has the tendency to be hard and unyielding aged 10, so from 2020. M.B.
3 magnums per lot
Margaux, 1er cru classé
In original wooden banded case
Tasting Note: Grand Vin High percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (85, unusually low percentage of Merlot (8, the latter due to the exceptionally rich and high alcoholic content which would unbalance the blend. Deep, lovely colour but not as intense as expected; even by youthful Margaux standards, an extraordinary aroma, exquisite crystallised violets and mint. Totally unique: no other '05 matches this scent. On the palate, very crisp, alcohol a reasonable 13 good length of course, and tannic. At the château, April 2006 (*****) tempted to say 2015 - 2030 but Margaux has the tendency to be hard and unyielding aged 10, so from 2020. M.B.
3 magnums per lot
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Change to invoicing/bidding procedure for wines offered in bond (‡ symbol) for London sales from the 1st September 2012:
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