Nicknamed the most famous appellation in the world, Margaux holds its rank well. It must be said that once again this vintage will leave an indelible mark, here too. Like Pauillac and Saint-Julien, there is a marvelous homogeneity.
Wines of great concentration, very well structured with superb aromatic depth. The Cabernets are splendid, the Merlots are superb and the Petit Verdots are brilliant. Everything is there for the wines to be exceptional.
Tasting made at Château Lascombes which this year received the tasting of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.
- Château Cantenac Brown 95 – 96/100
A deep purple color. A rich and radiant nose of blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, liquorice and subtle floral notes. The attack on the palate is refined with a beautiful aromatic intensity. Rich and well structured, the balance is ideal between round tannins and a nice tension. The finish is elegant and of a beautiful persistence.
- Château Dauzac 95 – 96/100
A purple color with a beautiful intensity. The nose is both deep and elegant, releasing notes of blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, spices, flowers and delicate roasted notes, all in beautiful harmony. On the palate the wine is rich, structured, racy with a beautiful depth. A very nice balance due to round tannins and correct acidity. The finish is fresh, refined and of a lovely length.
- Château Desmirail 94 – 95/100
The nose is a nice bouquet of black fruits, flowers, spices and subtle smoky notes. On the palate the wine is elegant, fine with a beautiful aromatic intensity. Structured, balanced, the tannins are supple. The end of the mouth is fresh and of an elegant length.
- Château Du Tertre 95 – 96/100
Elegant and of a nice intensity, the nose reveals notes of black fruits (blackberries, blackcurrants, black cherries), spices and chocolate. On the palate it is fine, round and of a beautiful depth. A nice balance between tannins and acidity which gives a lot of freshness. The finish is a beautiful persistence.
- Château Giscours 95 – 96/100
A deep purple robe. A rich, complex and brilliant nose offering notes of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, black cherry, spices, flowers and slight roasted notes. The attack on the palate is opulent, dense, structured and of great elegance. Remarkably supple tannins accompanied by a nice tension which provides balance and freshness. A finish of a lovely length.
- Château Labégorce 94/100
A deep purple robe. The nose offers refined notes of black fruits, spice, flowers and delicate notes of chocolate and roasting. On the palate the wine is elegant, structured and deep. The tannins are round and the acidity correct, the balance is ideal. A fresh, sophisticated finish with superb length.
- Château Lascombes 95 – 96/100
Deep purple in color. A dazzling, rich and complex nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, liquorice and fine floral notes. The mouth is perfectly structured, with a nice concentration. Elegant, fresh and balanced, the tannins are polished. A dazzling, refined finish with a lovely persistence.
- Château Marquis de Terme 94 – 95/100
Sophisticated and bewitching, the nose reveals superb notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry with subtle herbaceous notes. Deep, elegant and very well structured, the wine is very racy. The balance is ideal between supple tannins and a nice tension. The palate ends in perfect harmony between refinement, freshness and length.
- Château Monbrison 93/100
A dazzlingly rich nose with notes of black fruits, spices, tobacco and slight smoky notes. On the palate the wine is dense, structured with a beautiful aromatic depth. The tannins are round, the correct acidity conferring a nice balance and a nice freshness. An elegant finish with good length.
- Château Prieuré Lichine 95 – 96/100
A limpid dress of deep purple color. Dazzling in complexity and elegance, the nose offers notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, currant, cherry, chocolate and delicate notes of spices. The attack on the palate is sophisticated, fine and very well structured. A perfect balance between finesse of tannins and tension which provides a lot of freshness. A bright, refined and extremely persistent finish. The future looks bright.
- Château Rauzan-Gassies 93 – 95/100
On the nose appears a nice bouquet of black and red fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberries, strawberry), spices and fine floral notes. On the palate the wine is harmonious, structured, with a beautiful depth. The tannins are fine, the correct acidity, a good balance. A finish full of freshness, elegance and persistence.
- Château Siran 94 – 95/100
Une robe pourpre profonde. Le nez est éclatant de fraîcheur et de profondeur aux notes de mûres, cerises noires, café, épices et de subtiles notes de tabac. Une bouche ample, dense et très bien structurée. Des tanins souples accompagnés d’une ravissante tension ce qui confère un bel équilibre et une grande fraîcheur. Une finale sophistiquée et d’une jolie longueur.
