1 dozen bottles per lot
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Château Margaux--Vintage 1978
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Lot 42 levels: nine bottom neck, one very top, one top and one upper/top shoulder. Lot 43 levels: five bottom neck and seven very top shoulder
Lot 42 in original wooden case
"An important vintage in several respects but first and foremost because it was the first vintage following Margaux's purchase by André Mentzelopoulos. First tasted the '78 in April 1979. Even then soft and supple, but it was a Merlot 'ensemble' before the final assemblage...More recently, at further verticals, less deep, more mature; fully developed bouquet, nice texture but tannic and showing its age (Hollywood Wine Society 1995) and lastly at Manfred Wagner's Ch Margaux tastings. Very consistent notes, quite good nose, a sort of static fragrance. Some sweetness, medium-full body and a tingle of end-acidity. The last notes made in Jan 1997 and Nov 2000". MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Lot 42 levels: nine bottom neck, one very top, one top and one upper/top shoulder. Lot 43 levels: five bottom neck and seven very top shoulder
Lot 42 in original wooden case
"An important vintage in several respects but first and foremost because it was the first vintage following Margaux's purchase by André Mentzelopoulos. First tasted the '78 in April 1979. Even then soft and supple, but it was a Merlot 'ensemble' before the final assemblage...More recently, at further verticals, less deep, more mature; fully developed bouquet, nice texture but tannic and showing its age (Hollywood Wine Society 1995) and lastly at Manfred Wagner's Ch Margaux tastings. Very consistent notes, quite good nose, a sort of static fragrance. Some sweetness, medium-full body and a tingle of end-acidity. The last notes made in Jan 1997 and Nov 2000". MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot