18 samples tasted.
In general, it is still a remarkable vintage for this appellation of Margaux. Wines at the height of their rank, a very beautiful aromatic expression of grape varieties, firm tannins, certainly, but of great nobility. The wood breeding is perfectly controlled, so that it is noticeable without being exuberant either.
Margaux signs, once again, the letters of nobility of Médoc wines.
My top 5:
- Château Dauzac
- Château Cantenac Brown
- Château Lascombes
- Château Giscours
- Château Siran
For me, the big winner, of those I could taste, is the Château Dauzac which produces a remarkable wine. The following properties are no longer surprises at this level, and clearly deserve their rank. Finally, a small unranked outsider, Siran which is, in my opinion, one of the best price-quality ratio of Bordeaux again this year.
- Château Angludet 92-93/100
Pure, fresh and rich nose with notes of black fruits mixed with subtle spicy notes and a delicate woody. On the palate, it is well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm but supported by a fine acidity. Fresh, fruity and long finish.
- Château d’Arsac 91-92/100
Aromatic nose with a good intensity and notes of black fruits with subtle woody notes. Well structured mouth and properly balanced. Firm tannins and medium acidity. Fruity finish and a correct length.
- Château Cantenac Brown 95-96/100
Rich, airy and refined, we discover very nice notes of black fruits, spices, with fine vanilla notes and a very elegant woody. Soft, ample and expressive palate. Very well structured and balanced. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine tension which brings a nice freshness. Elegant and persistent finish.
- Château le Coteau 91-92/100
Expressive and elegant nose with notes of black fruit with fine woody notes. Well structured and well balanced mouth. Firm tannins, fine tension. Finish both fresh, fruity and of a nice length.
- Château Dauzac 95-96/100
Mesmerizing, fresh and complex, the nose reveals a wonderful bouquet of notes of black fruits, sweet spices, vanilla with delicate woody notes. In the mouth, it is ample, dense, with a very beautiful aromatic intensity. Very well structured and balanced. The tannins are firm, its fine acidity brings a lot of freshness and refinement. A very nice length finish. Favorite.
- Château Desmirail 94-95/100
Fresh, deep and expressive nose with notes of black fruits, spices mixed with fine toasty and woody notes. Fine palate with a nice density and a beautiful aromatic expression. Well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm and supported by a fine acidity. Finish where elegantly blends freshness and persistence.
- Château Giscours 95-96/100
Clean, pure and rich, the nose offers us its delightful notes of black fruits mixed with subtle spicy notes as well as fine toasted and woody notes. Broad, dense and elegant mouth. Very beautiful structure. The tannins are noble, firm and accompanied by a fresh acidity. Elegant finish, full of freshness with a very nice length.
- Château Kirwan 94-95/100
Fresh and refined nose with notes of black and red fruits, spices with fine woody notes. On the palate, it is fine, juicy, well structured and well balanced, with a beautiful aromatic expression of the grape varieties. Firm tannins with fine tension. Fresh, fruity finish and interesting length.
- Château Labégorce 94-95/100
Clear, lively and of a beautiful depth, the nose reveals its pretty notes of black fruits mixed with fine spicy notes, toasty and a delicate woody. Mouth at once ample, dense, well structured by a firm, elegant tannic weave, with a beautiful aromatic intensity. Juicy, fruity finish with tension and an elegant length.
- Château Lascombes 95-96/100
Pure, airy, complex and of great elegance, the nose offers us its delightful bouquet of black fruits, spices, chocolate with a woody of great finesse. Refined, deep, expressive mouth attack with a superb structure and beautiful balance. Firm tannic texture, but full of nobility, accompanied by a wonderful tension. Finish of considerable elegance, where it blends harmoniously freshness and aromatic persistence.
- Château La Tour de Bessan 91-92/100
Aromatic, fresh nose with notes of black fruit, spices and fine woody notes. Well-structured mouth and properly balanced. Ripe tannins supported by a pleasant tension, which brings freshness. Final of an encouraging length.
- Château Marquis d’Alesme 94-95/100
Clean, racy and complex, you can easily perceive its fruity notes of blackberries, plums with spicy and toasted notes. On the palate, it is juicy, expressive, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm, the acidity is medium. Fine finish, fresh, fruity and of a nice length.
- Château Marquis de Terme 94-95/100
Elegant and deep nose with intense notes of black fruits with its fine spicy notes and subtle oaky. In the mouth, it is fine, the fruit is expressive and juicy. Very beautiful structure brought by a firm tannic weave. There is also a fine acidity which brings freshness. Refined finish and very encouraging length.
- Château Monbrison 93-94/100
Refined and expressive, the nose offers us its notes of black fruits, spices, with subtle tobacco notes and a delicate woody. Fine, well-structured, well-balanced mouth with a good aromatic intensity. Firm tannins and fine acidity. Fresh, fruity and long finish.
- Château Prieuré-Lichine 94-95/100
Pure, fine and deep nose with notes of black fruit as well as toasted notes. Elegant, deep, well structured and well balanced mouth. Firm tannic texture supported by a fine tension which brings freshness. Fruity finish, refined and persistent. A fine vintage for the property.
- Château Rauzan-Gassies 93-94/100
Rich, elegant and of a beautiful intensity, the nose reveals its notes of black fruits, spices with subtle herbaceous notes. On the palate, it is refined, fruity, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are firm and are accompanied by a fresh tension. Elegant, expressive and very encouraging finish.
- Château Siran 94-95/100
Pure, elegant and expressive, the nose reveals its delightful bouquet of black fruits, spices with subtle floral and herbaceous notes. Attack in mouth ample, delicate with a very beautiful aromatic depth. Very nice structure and balance. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine acidity. Finish full of freshness, elegance and length. Siran definitely stands out as a superb value for money on the appellation.
- Château du Tertre 94-95/100
Aromatic and refined nose, with notes of black fruits, spices, with fine toasted notes and a very delicate oaky. Mouth with volume, elegance and depth. The tannins are ripe, firm and supported by a beautiful acidity. Final where freshness, refinement and length are mixed.