12 bottles per lot
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1991: It is always the weather during the growing season which, ultimately, dictates the timing, quality and size of harvest. In 1991: a severe frost during the nights of April 21 and 22, with temperatures plummeting to -8C which froze the vines, destroying new shoots overnight, seriously reducing the potential crop. Then, cold weather caused a late and extended flowering which, in turn, resulted in uneven development and a delayed harvest. An extremely hot and dry August, the hottest since 1926, raised hopes of a small harvest of concentrated grapes: a repeat of 1961. Alas, eight days of heavy rains before the harvest destroyed these hopes.
Château Margaux 1991
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Lot 35: six slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels: twelve into neck, five base of neck and one top-shoulder. Lot 36: one slightly corroded capsule. Slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels into neck
Tasting note: A surprisingly well developed wine, all in an elegant fresh lighter style. Holding up well. In fact a joy to drink. Last tasted April 2013. EV
12 bottles per lot
Château Margaux 1991
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Lot 35: six slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels: twelve into neck, five base of neck and one top-shoulder. Lot 36: one slightly corroded capsule. Slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels into neck
Tasting note: A surprisingly well developed wine, all in an elegant fresh lighter style. Holding up well. In fact a joy to drink. Last tasted April 2013. EV
12 bottles per lot