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Inventory updated: Fri, Apr 09, 2021 04:02 PM cst

Margaux
Today we would like to highlight some spectacular bottles from the appellation of Margaux that we have in stock, as well as a dizzying number of full cases available on pre-arrival. While Chateau Margaux deservedly rules the appellation as it is a wine of true, First Growth quality, the Margaux region is rich in 1855 Classified Growths—a total of 21 chateaux were included. Margaux is the warmest of the major appellation in the Left Bank, thus is almost always the first to harvest. Highlights include the 1989 Chateau Margaux, 2015 Giscours, 2015 Palmer and the 2010 Rauzan-Segla. Take some time to peruse and add some of these superb wines to your collection. Happy Hunting!
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Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
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Alter Ego de Palmer |
2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$841.99 |
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JD 92 (7/2017): The 2010 Alter Ego De Palmer is a beauty. Made from close to an even split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (from 50% of the total crop), it offers a deep purple color as well as a smoky, chocolatey style in is cassis, espresso and tobacco aromas and flavors. Big, rich and loaded with fruit and texture, it’s still a baby, with ripe, sweet tannin, yet certainly offers ample pleasure. Drink it any time over the coming 15-20 years. WS 92 (3/2013): Offers a tarry frame melded to a core of plum sauce, tobacco and dark currant preserves. Fleshy and broad, with a good charcoal spine for freshness. Approachable now, but should improve with cellaring. Best from 2014 through 2025. 7,500 cases made. WA 90 (3/2020): Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Alter Ego de Palmer rolls out of the glass with crème de cassis, stewed plums and mocha scents followed by fried herbs, tilled soil and cedar chest. Full-bodied, the palate has a solid structure of chewy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing just a tad firm. JS 93 (2/2013): Aromas of orange peel, walnuts and berries follow through to a full body, with a luscious tannins and fruit structure. Long and delicious. The second wine of Palmer. Try in 2017. |
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2014 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$1,069.99 |
1 |
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JS 92-93 (3/2015): Vibrant and fruity with currant, blueberry and spice character. Full yet tight with tension and brightness. Very velvety tannins. Sexy already. WA 90-92 (4/2015): The Alter Ego de Palmer 2014 is a blend of 52% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Petit Verdot. It has an opulent, glossy bouquet with layers of small dark cherries and plenty of glycerin. The palate is more reserved than the bouquet suggests: saturated tannins, a little chewiness on the entry but suppler towards the finish. It feels very linear in keeping with the style of the vintage, the finish a little sweet than its peers with a dab of licorice on the aftertaste. VM 90-92 (4/2015): A juicy, expressive wine, the 2014 Alter Ego is wonderfully open and expressive today, with radiant fruit, soft contours and gorgeous overall balance. Sweet red plum, raspberry, rose petal and French oak flow through to the soft, resonant finish. An exuberant floral note adds the last layer of complexity. The 2014 is 52% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Petit Verdot. Despite the relatively high percentage of Petit Verdot, that fruit comes from gravelly/sandy soils that confer perfume and aromatics, qualities winemaker Thomas Duroux brought out further with a short, gentle fermentation. This is a lovely second wine. WS 90 (2/2017): This has a lively feel, with light bramble, bay and wet pebble notes scattered around the core of cassis and black cherry fruit. Everything knits well through the finish. Needs just a touch of cellaring to round into form. Best from 2018 through 2026. |
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Blason d' Issan |
2011 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$489.99 |
2 |
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2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$211.99 |
5 |
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JS 91-92 (4/2018): This is round and velvety with a juicy and fruity character and an undertone of sweet strawberries. Round and full-bodied. Sweet tannins. VM 87-89 (5/2018): The 2017 Blason d'Issan is delightful and fruity, in other words everything a second wine should be. Medium in body, fresh and inviting, the 2017 will drink beautifully upon release. Floral and spice notes add a lovely sense of lift throughout. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Harvest started on September 18, the earliest since 2003. Quite unusually, there was no break in between the picking of the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Indeed, some of the younger vine Cabernet came in before all the Merlots were in. Antonio Galloni. |
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Ch. Brane-Cantenac |
2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$566.99 |
1 |
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Ch. Cantenac-Brown |
2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$391.99 |
5 |
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JS 92-93 (4/2018): This is a very pretty cabernet sauvignon with currants, raspberries and blueberries. Bright and vivid. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and clean finish. VM 90-93 (5/2018): The 2017 Cantenac Brown is dark, plush, and powerful. Black fruit, chocolate, spice, new leather and licorice notes infuse this plush, voluptuous Margaux. There is no shortage of depth or intensity, that much is clear. This is an especially potent style. Technical Director José Sanfins lowered temperatures in fermentation and chose to handle the wines minimally with the goal of avoiding the extraction of hard tannins. Tasted three times. Antonio Galloni. WA 90-92 (4/2018): With a larger proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon this year, the blend is 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Cantenac Brown leaps from the glass with exuberant notes of cassis, warm plums and black forest cake with touches of violets, dark chocolate, cloves and cigar box plus a waft of lavender. The palate is medium-bodied and firm with fine-grained tannins and tons of freshness, finishing with plenty of black fruit and perfumed layers. JD 89-92 (4/2018): The deep, inky-colored 2017 Château Cantenac Brown is beauty that shines in the vintage. Black and blue fruits, plenty of violets, charcoal and spice, medium body, and ripe tannin all make from a beautiful, charming, balanced Margaux that will drink nicely for 15-20 years. WS 89-92 (4/2018): A bright savory streak leads off here, offering fresh cassis and bitter plum fruit flavors. A tangy mineral note runs through the finish. A pure and elegant wine that should fill out a bit more with the elevage. |
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Ch. d' Angludet |
2005 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$891.99 |
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2006 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$641.99 |
2 |
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2013 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$427.99 |
1 |
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Ch. d' Issan |
2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$1,322.99 |
2 |
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WA 95 (2/2013): A complete, medium to full-bodied, exquisite Margaux from this medieval, moat-encircled, compellingly beautiful estate in the southern Medoc, D’Issan’s 2010 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The deep, gravelly soils mixed with clay have provided extraordinary aromatics. The yields were ridiculously low (22 hectoliters per hectare) and the wine tips the scaled at 13.7% natural alcohol. Production was small after the selection for the grand vin, and the result is a dense, purple-colored wine with beautiful aromatics of spring flowers, blueberries and black raspberries as well as hints of cassis, tar and charcoal. The wine is gorgeously pure, well-balanced, and soft enough to be approached in 4-5 years or cellared for 25-30. JS 94 (2/2013): Gorgeous ripe fruit in this with plum, black cherries and spices on the nose and palate. Full body, with soft tannins and a long, long finish. Very refined and focused. Best from here in decades. Try after 2018. NM 93 (1/2014): Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. The d'Issan 2010 has a fine blackcurrant and iodine scented bouquet with well-integrated oak. There is fine lift here - a smooth operator. The palate is medium-bodied with extracted sweet dark plum, mulberry and allspice notes. Quite edgy with cracked black pepper towards the finish, this is a finely made Margaux. VM 91+ (8/2013): Bright medium ruby. Wild, musky aromas of black raspberry, cassis, cedar, smoke, leather, game and bitter chocolate. Dense, chewy and dry, with good peppery lift to the cherry skin and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes with surprisingly fine-grained tannins and a juicy quality. This dry, classic claret needs time in bottle to gain flesh and sweetness. My sample grew freshness with time in the glass. WS 91 (3/2013): This red offers a grippy, charcoal-laced feel, cloaked by very fleshy plum, currant and blackberry confiture flavors. The long, tarry spine drives the finish, with extra bay leaf, maduro tobacco and warm stone notes. A touch taut, but should be ready to open soon enough. Best from 2014 through 2024. |
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2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$675.99 |
3 |
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WA 95 (2/2013): A complete, medium to full-bodied, exquisite Margaux from this medieval, moat-encircled, compellingly beautiful estate in the southern Medoc, D’Issan’s 2010 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The deep, gravelly soils mixed with clay have provided extraordinary aromatics. The yields were ridiculously low (22 hectoliters per hectare) and the wine tips the scaled at 13.7% natural alcohol. Production was small after the selection for the grand vin, and the result is a dense, purple-colored wine with beautiful aromatics of spring flowers, blueberries and black raspberries as well as hints of cassis, tar and charcoal. The wine is gorgeously pure, well-balanced, and soft enough to be approached in 4-5 years or cellared for 25-30. JS 94 (2/2013): Gorgeous ripe fruit in this with plum, black cherries and spices on the nose and palate. Full body, with soft tannins and a long, long finish. Very refined and focused. Best from here in decades. Try after 2018. NM 93 (1/2014): Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. The d'Issan 2010 has a fine blackcurrant and iodine scented bouquet with well-integrated oak. There is fine lift here - a smooth operator. The palate is medium-bodied with extracted sweet dark plum, mulberry and allspice notes. Quite edgy with cracked black pepper towards the finish, this is a finely made Margaux. VM 91+ (8/2013): Bright medium ruby. Wild, musky aromas of black raspberry, cassis, cedar, smoke, leather, game and bitter chocolate. Dense, chewy and dry, with good peppery lift to the cherry skin and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes with surprisingly fine-grained tannins and a juicy quality. This dry, classic claret needs time in bottle to gain flesh and sweetness. My sample grew freshness with time in the glass. WS 91 (3/2013): This red offers a grippy, charcoal-laced feel, cloaked by very fleshy plum, currant and blackberry confiture flavors. The long, tarry spine drives the finish, with extra bay leaf, maduro tobacco and warm stone notes. A touch taut, but should be ready to open soon enough. Best from 2014 through 2024. |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (3x1.5L)  |
$495.99 |
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JS 96 (2/2018): Very complex aromas of currants, blackberries and iodine with hints of dried mushrooms and flowers. Full-bodied, very fine and silky with a very, very long finish. Shows tension and finesse. Structured yet shows an ultra-fine texture. Deep, dense center palate, yet it's all so polished. A wine for the future. Drink in 2022. VM 95+ (2/2018): The 2015 d'Issan is a total knock-out. Spectacularly ripe and intense, the 2015 exudes richness in all of its dimensions. Super-ripe dark plum, lavender, spice, savory herbs, iron, smoke and new leather add myriad shades of nuance to this super-ripe, decidedly hedonistic Margaux. A powerful, dense wine, the 2015 is going to need a number of years before it is close to being ready to drink. I was quite impressed with d'Issan both times I tasted it. The 2015 has really come along nicely. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, aged in 50% new oak. Eric Boissenot consults. Antonio Galloni. JD 95 (11/2017): A powerhouse offering from proprietor Emmanuel Cruse (with consulting advice from Eric Boissenot) is the 2015 Château d'Issan which in 2015 is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot brought up in just over 50% new barrels. Offering a spectacular bouquet of blackcurrants, lead pencil, chocolate and espresso, this full-bodied, incredibly sexy Margaux boast sweet, sweet tannin, lots of oak, a stacked mid-palate and a huge finish. It’s a tour de force that’s going to benefit from 5-6 years of cellaring and keep for three decades. As I’ve stated numerous times in this report, Margaux was the place to be in 2015 and I suspect numerous estates have made their best wines to date. |
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2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$819.99 |
5 |
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JS 93-94 (4/2018): This sneaks up on you with a pretty density of ripe fruit such as plums and strawberries. Full body, layered and ripe tannins set this young wine up for a tannic and fruity finish. WA 90-92 (4/2018): The deep garnet-purple colored 2017 D'Issan (a tentative blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot) opens with crushed blueberries and black plums notes with hints of cassis, licorice and violets. Medium-bodied with a firm and finely grained frame, it has oodles of freshness lifting the ripe black and blue fruits to a long, perfumed finish. VM 90-92 (5/2018): The 2017 d’Issan was picked from 18 September to 3 October, the earliest since 2003. It was cropped at 43hl/ha and matured in 50% new oak. It has an elegant and understated bouquet with blackberry, black truffle and pencil lead aromas, quite Pauillac in style compared to previous vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition, quite saline in the mouth with black fruit, tar and minerals towards the lightly spiced finish that lingers in the mouth. It will benefit from several years in bottle but this continues a purple patch for this historic Margaux. Neal Martin. JD 89-91 (4/2018): While the 2017 Château d'Issan isn’t going to make you forget the 2015, it nevertheless has Outstanding potential. Based on 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, brought up in 50% new oak and representing roughly 47% of the total production, it offers a medium-bodied, clean, balanced style as well as plenty of black cherries, leafy herbs, and hints of graphite. With moderate concentration, it comes up short on depth and richness, yet does have charm. It should drink well from 2021-2032. |
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Ch. Dauzac |
2013 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$587.99 |
2 |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$703.99 |
1 |
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Ch. Desmirail |
2007 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$245.99 |
5 |
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2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$739.99 |
2 |
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2014 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$493.99 |
1 |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$596.99 |
1 |
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Ch. du Tertre |
2007 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$340.99 |
5 |
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2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (24x375ML)  |
$780.99 |
1 |
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JS 92 (2/2013): Lots of blackberries and blueberries on the nose. Full body, with chewy tannins that are polished and ripe. Tar and mushroom undertones on the finish. Excellent Tertre. Try in 2018. WS 92 (3/2013): A plush and flattering style, with beguiling toast wound around a smoldering core of warm plum confiture, dark cherry and currant fruit, and buried hints of charcoal and espresso. Displays a polished finish overall. A hint of warm paving stone lurks in the background. Best from 2014 through 2026. VM 91-93 (1/2012): (a blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 10% petit verdot; 3.24 pH; 13.5% alcohol): Deep, fully saturated purple-ruby. Enticing nose of cassis, minerals, ink and aromatic herbs. Bright, clean and pure, with fresh, inky flavors of blackcurrant, cocoa, violet and minerals. Finishes long, with youthfully chewy but noble tannins and a repeating blackcurrant note. One of the best du Tertres in memory, but although I like this wine's very pure cassis and mineral aromas and flavors, I much prefer the exotic and flamboyant 2009 du Tertre because of its old-vine cabernet franc-derived floral perfume. WA 90 (2/2013): Showing better from bottle than from barrel (which makes sense, given that I seemed to be in a minority when judging it from barrel), the 2010 du Tertre has a nice dark plum/garnet color, a slightly more evolved style than most Margaux, hints of cedar, licorice, black olive and black currant fruit with some flowers and subtle smoky wood in the background. Medium to full-bodied, round, generous and ripe, the words “sexy" and “opulent" come to mind when smelling and tasting this beautiful Margaux. Drink it over the next 15 or more years. |
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2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$605.99 |
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2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$308.99 |
5 |
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Ch. Durfort Vivens |
2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$823.99 |
5 |
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JS 94-95 (4/2018): Very long and driven on the palate with asphalt, blackcurrants and violets. Full body, tight and intense. Hints of hazelnut at the end. Demeter certified biodynamic. VM 91-94 (5/2018): The 2017 Durfort-Vivens is potent, but also quite structured and forbidding at this stage. The very high percentage (91%) of Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage gives Durfort much of its character. Classically austere in the best sense of the term, the 2017 looks like a wine that is going to need a good bit of time to unwind. Grilled herbs, smoke, tobacco and incense develop in the glass, and yet the 2017 is only showing some of its cards. Yields are down about 35% because of frost, but the damage was mostly contained to parcels in Soussans as opposed to those that inform the Grand Vin. Antonio Galloni. WS 89-92 (4/2018): Charming and stylish, showing bright floral lift throughout while red currant and raspberry fruit, along with mineral and rooibos tea notes, glide through the silky finish. |
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Ch. Ferriere |
2016 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$664.99 |
5 |
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JS 93-94 (4/2017): Tangy and fruity with spice and berry character. Full body, chewy tannins and a tight finish. This will fill out nicely in barrel. From biodynamic grapes. WS 88-91 (4/2017): Gentle-edged, with pretty plum and cherry paste flavors, lined with subtle cocoa and roasted cedar accents. Offers a supple, floral-accented finish. |
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2016 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$327.99 |
5 |
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JS 93-94 (4/2017): Tangy and fruity with spice and berry character. Full body, chewy tannins and a tight finish. This will fill out nicely in barrel. From biodynamic grapes. WS 88-91 (4/2017): Gentle-edged, with pretty plum and cherry paste flavors, lined with subtle cocoa and roasted cedar accents. Offers a supple, floral-accented finish. |
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Ch. Giscours |
2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$926.99 |
5 |
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JS 96 (2/2018): Plenty of violets and dark berries on offer here. This has a striking sense of purity as well as an energetic, regal palate. The structure is impressively groomed with effortless depth and length. A standout wine. Try from 2022. VM 95 (7/2019): The 2015 Giscours has a beautiful, clean, pure bouquet of generous ripe black cherry, raspberry and crushed violet aromas that could only come from Margaux. The medium-bodied palate is quite dense but wonderfully poised, offering sappy red fruit and very fine tannin and delivering impressive detail on the bay leaf and tea leaf finish. Alexandre van Beek oversaw one of the best Giscours in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin. WA 94+ (2/2018): Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Giscours opens with expressive cassis, blackberry and red currants on the nose with touches of cedar chest, roses and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied with a good core of muscular fruit and firm, grainy tannins, it finishes long. WS 93 (3/2018): Polished and rounded in feel, with a solid core of plum and blackberry compote flavors, lined with light hints of charcoal, tobacco and violet. Nice perfumy tobacco and warm tar notes show on the finish. Very well-integrated, making this approachable now, but there's no rush. Best from 2020 through 2035. 23,333 cases made. |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x1.5L)  |
$909.99 |
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JS 96 (2/2018): Plenty of violets and dark berries on offer here. This has a striking sense of purity as well as an energetic, regal palate. The structure is impressively groomed with effortless depth and length. A standout wine. Try from 2022. VM 95 (7/2019): The 2015 Giscours has a beautiful, clean, pure bouquet of generous ripe black cherry, raspberry and crushed violet aromas that could only come from Margaux. The medium-bodied palate is quite dense but wonderfully poised, offering sappy red fruit and very fine tannin and delivering impressive detail on the bay leaf and tea leaf finish. Alexandre van Beek oversaw one of the best Giscours in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin. WA 94+ (2/2018): Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Giscours opens with expressive cassis, blackberry and red currants on the nose with touches of cedar chest, roses and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied with a good core of muscular fruit and firm, grainy tannins, it finishes long. WS 93 (3/2018): Polished and rounded in feel, with a solid core of plum and blackberry compote flavors, lined with light hints of charcoal, tobacco and violet. Nice perfumy tobacco and warm tar notes show on the finish. Very well-integrated, making this approachable now, but there's no rush. Best from 2020 through 2035. 23,333 cases made. |
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2016 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$966.99 |
5 |
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JS 96-97 (4/2017): This is extremely long and linear with a powerful and refined texture of superfine tannins. Full-bodied, yet so tight and polished. The finish is very, very impressive. Snaps at the end. Better than the 2015? WA 93-95 (4/2017): The 2016 Giscours is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, the highest percentage of Cabernet in recent years, picked between 26 September and 20 October. It was cropped at 45 hectoliters per hectare with 13.2% alcohol, which is a little less than in 2015. Naturally that dominant proportion of Cabernet drives the aromatics with blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas. The palate is very well structured, more masculine than the 2015 and maybe without quite the same level of precision, but there is great density and length to this Giscours. I found that improved in the glass, gaining more energy from the ether. It is an impressive follow-up to last year's Giscours. WS 92-95 (5/2017): Bay, savory and iron notes lead off in this energetic wine. Lots of juicy cherry and plum fruit forms the core. Singed alder accents line the finish. There's lots going on here, but this pulls together nicely in the end. Well done. VM 91-94 (4/2017): The 2016 Giscours is fabulous. In fact, the 2016 may be one of the best recent vintages of this wine I have tasted. Dense, powerful and voluptuous in the glass, the 2016 possesses superb depth and intensity in all of its dimensions. The fruit is creamy and textured, while the flavors are remarkably precise throughout. Hints of smoke, licorice, tobacco and incense lead into the potent but well-judged finish. Antonio Galloni. |
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Ch. Kirwan |
2013 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$279.99 |
5 |
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Ch. Labegorce |
1982 |
Margaux Bin-Soiled Label |
$69 |
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VM 89 (12/2019): The 1982 Labégorce was poured blind out of magnum. It has an open-knit bouquet of red fruit, warm gravel and tomato vine aromas, a sprig of wild mint emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, a little hollow on the mid-palate given the vintage but redeemed by an attractive soy-tinged finish that shows admirable grip. Drink soon. Tasted blind at "Xmas" lunch in London. Neal Martin. |
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2011 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$623.99 |
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2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$224.99 |
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JS 92-93 (4/2018): A juicy and rich red with lots of fruit and wet-earth character. Medium to full body, ripe tannins and a fresh finish. JD 91-93 (4/2018): The 2017 Château Labégorce checks in as 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot (which is slightly more than normal), 8% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot, aging in 45% new French oak. Its vibrant purple color is followed by a beautiful bouquet of crème de cassis, crushed flowers, classy oak, and graphite. With medium to full-bodied richness, an awesome texture, and ripe tannin, it’s up with the top wines from the appellation. Tasted twice. This is an estate readers need to have on their radar. WS 90-93 (4/2018): Fresh and lively, with red and black currant fruit gilded with lilac and sandalwood notes. A fresh mineral edge shows on the finish. Nicely rendered. |
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Ch. Labegorce Zede |
1999 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$951.99 |
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Ch. Lascombes |
2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$727.99 |
5 |
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WA 96 (2/2013): The wine hits all cylinders in 2010. The average alcohol for the bottled wine is 14%. It has a gorgeously sweet nose of creme de cassis, spring flowers, subtle barbecue smoke and charcoal followed by full body, beautiful intensity, great purity, stature and length. The influence of any oak is minimal, despite the fact that 90% new French oak was used. Needless to say, this is an example of modern-styled winemaking at it’s finest, and arguments that such wines will not age well, do not represent their terroir , and are soul-less, are totally groundless. Give it 5 or so years of cellaring and drink it over the following 25-30 years. This is one of the great Margaux wines of the vintage. JS 94 (2/2013): What a wonderful nose of ripe strawberries and hints of vanilla. Full body with soft and velvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is luscious and sexy. Try in 2017. WS 91 (3/2013): Dark and nicely toasty, with ample espresso and ganache up front, followed by steeped fig, blackberry and black currant fruit that rumbles through the finish. Features ample tarry grip, but eschews minerality and finesse for a direct and toast-driven approach. Best from 2014 through 2026. VM 91 (7/2013): Bright ruby-red. Superripe but fresh aromas of cassis, plum and chocolate. Broad, sweet, rich and generous, offering considerable early appeal to its dark berry and chocolate flavors. Pliant and utterly seductive today, finishing with lush, sweet tannins. This is delicious today in a rather full-blown way, and should offer pleasure for at least the next 15 years. Stephen Tanzer. NM 90 (1/2014): Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. After a couple of hit and miss samples, finally I encounter what appears to be a representative Lascombes 2010. It is lacking a little vigour on the nose with pretty blackcurrant and briary scents, though it needs more vigour and presence. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a succulent entry. Sweet and rounded, nicely structured with a persistent finish, this is a decent Margaux for mid- rather than long-term ageing. |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$1,048.99 |
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JS 95 (2/2018): Immediate depth to the aromas of dark cherries, plums and blackberries with subtly spicy and cedary oak amid stony, minerally accents. The palate has immense depth and presence without relying on brute force. This is all about charm and fluidity. Superb wine. Try from 2023. WA 94 (2/2018): Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Lascombes has a beautiful nose of black forest cake, violets, cassis and tilled soil with wafts of garrigue and potpourri. Medium-bodied, very fine and elegant with great intensity of restrained, earthy flavors, it has a long, savory finish. VM 93 (2/2018): Powerful, deep and flamboyant, the 2015 Lascombes is one of the most overt, concentrated wines readers will find in Margaux. Inky blue/purplish fruit, chocolate, spice, lavender and new leather are all super-concentrated. Even with all of its obvious fruit intensity, the 2015 has a good bit of supporting structure as well. There is no question Lascombes is a technically well-made wine. But I always fine myself wondering if this site has more to say than what comes through in this delicious, but somewhat anonymous, Margaux. Tasted two times. Antonio Galloni. JD 92 (11/2017): A big, bombastic wine from this estate that offers serious amounts of sweet currants, blackberry jam, licorice and oak, the 2015 Château Lascombes has beautiful depth of fruit, a thick, opulent texture and sweet tannin. It’s not going to appeal to the traditionalist out there, but it’s a smokin’ good bottle of wine. Give it 3-4 years and enjoy over the following two decades. WS 92 (3/2018): Enticing, with a light mulled spice note moving amid the red and black currant fruit, while flashes of bramble, alder, juniper and tobacco skitter through. Reserved but lengthy in feel through the finish, with latent grip and a smoldering tobacco detail. Best from 2030 through 2032. 25,000 cases made. |
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2016 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$1,066.99 |
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JS 93-94 (4/2017): Full, focused and precise with dark berries, intensely fine tannins and a fresh finish. Medium to full body and a persistent finish. More refined than in the past, yet it remains very well structured. |
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2016 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$529.99 |
5 |
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JS 93-94 (4/2017): Full, focused and precise with dark berries, intensely fine tannins and a fresh finish. Medium to full body and a persistent finish. More refined than in the past, yet it remains very well structured. |
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2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$509.99 |
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WA 92-95 (4/2018): The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Lascombes gives up lovely scents of roses and lavender over a core of kirsch, crushed black plums and black raspberries with a waft of cinnamon stick. Medium-bodied with a rock-solid frame of firm, ripe, grainy tannins, it has a great core of muscular fruit and lingering spicy notes on the finish. WS 88-91 (4/2018): A soft and alluring style, with warm boysenberry and blackberry puree flavors allied to a velvety structure. Light spice shadings emerge on the open-knit finish. VM 91-94 (5/2018): The 2017 Lascombes is a very promising wine. Unctuous, super-ripe and flamboyant, the 2017 packs a serious punch. Crème de cassis, blackberry jam, spice, new leather and sweet French oak add to the wine's racy personality. Although Lascombes is not an especially typical Margaux, it is super-expressive today. That said, it is my belief that wines made with this sort of intense, concentrated approach need to be bottled early because there is a significant risk of the fruit drying out during élevage. Antonio Galloni. JD 90-92 (4/2018): Loads of plums, spice, exotic flowers, and damp earth jump from the glass of the 2017 Château Lascombes. Possessing sweet tannin, surprisingly ripe, concentrated fruit, a seductive texture, and medium to full body, it’s a classic Margaux from this vintage that can be drunk young or cellared for 15-20 years. JS 90-91 (4/2018): Tight and firm with dark-berry and chocolate character. Some mahogany, too. Medium-bodied, firm and silky. But should fill out with elevage. Shows potential. |
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2018 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$534.99 |
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WA 92-94 (4/2019): The 2018 Lascombes is deep garnet-purple in color and a little reduced to begin, offering tar and scorched earth notions over an emerging core of baked blackcurrants, plum preserves and charcuterie plus hints of bay leaves and underbrush. Full, richly fruited and laden with ripe black fruits and earthy suggestions, it has a solid foundation of firm, grainy tannins and finishes long and savory. WS 93-96 (4/2019): Dark and winey, with steeped currant and plum fruit forming the core, inlaid with a licorice root note and backed by a suave mesquite hint on the finish. Fine-grained. A serious wine. VM 90-93 (5/2019): The 2018 Lascombes is quite attractive in this vintage. Black cherry, plum, cloves, leather, tobacco and licorice all run through a succulent, supple Margaux that will drink well with minimal cellaring. This is an especially modern, fruit-forward style. Tasted two times. Antonio Galloni. JD 91-93 (5/2019): The 2018 Château Lascombes showed nicely, possessing plenty of richness as well as a light, elegant, weightless profile. Classy notes of black and blue fruits, smoked earth, and ample minerality all give way to a medium to full-bodied Margaux that’s not a heavyweight yet shines for its balance and purity. It’s going to fill out nicely with 3-5 years of cellaring. JS 94-95 (4/2019): This is a dense and very structured young red with currant and citrus character, such as burnt orange. Full-bodied with chewy yet polished tannins and a long and flavorful finish. |
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Ch. Malescot St. Exupery |
2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$359.99 |
5 |
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JS 95-96 (4/2018): A fantastic 2017 from Margaux with a deep and ripe core of fruit in the center palate. Silky and juicy tannins. Full body, plenty of fruit and a long, flavorful finish. WS 90-93 (4/2018): A breezy and fresh style, with pretty damson plum and cherry fruit lined with high-pitched floral and savory notes. Elegant mineral details run through the silky finish. Pure and graceful, showing sneaky length. VM 91-93 (5/2018): The 2017 Malescot St. Exupéry has a simpler bouquet than recent vintages with high-toned red cherry and raspberry fruit, quite “warm” compared to its peers and it would benefit from a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. It is not a complex Malescot St. Exupéry but I admire the balance and focus. There is plenty of tightly wound red berry fruit laced with cedar and smoke, quite finessed towards the finish with a long spicy aftertaste. I would just like the aromatics to step up to the grade of the palate, so let’s see how this shows once in bottle. Neal Martin. WA 91-93 (4/2018): Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Malescot St. Exupery is scented of crushed red and black cherries, warm plums and mulberries with touches of roses and wood smoke. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of vibrant red and black fruits and soft, plush tannins, with a long, perfumed finish. |
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Ch. Margaux |
1989 |
Margaux  |
$625 |
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WS 100 (4/2010): This is still just a baby, offering currant and berries, with dried flowers that turn to subtle cedar and dried fruits. Structured and full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and supersilky texture. This is so tight and powerful, but still backward. The palate builds and builds, with amazing tannins. A little chewy, this needs years still. You can drink it of course, but a waste now. '89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Best after 25,000 cases made. NM 92 (11/2010): Tasted at Robersons’ 1989 Bordeaux horizontal. The Chateau Margaux ’89 has a rather curmudgeonly nose at first, initially disjointed but melding together with scents of blackberry, hawthorn and clay/wet cement. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, although this is not a complex Margaux. It has pert acidity and fine minerality, although it does not have the length or depth of Cos d’Estournel ’89 tasted alongside. The finish is a little foursquare and dominated by cedar and tobacco flavours that continue to lend it a Pauillac-like personality. Drink now-2020. WA 90 (10/2002): Dwarfed by its younger sibling, the 1990, the 1989 Chateau Margaux has a dark plum/garnet color and a big, sweet nose of new saddle leather, toasty oak, and weedy black cherry and cassis fruit. The wine is medium-bodied, with relatively elevated tannins, Outstanding concentration and purity, but a somewhat clipped as well as compressed finish. This certainly Outstanding wine has put on a bit of weight in its evolution in the bottle, but it is hardly one of the most profound efforts from Chateau Margaux. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025. |
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1997 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$6,970.99 |
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VM 91 (6/2000): Medium red-ruby. Confectionary aromas of raspberry, cocoa powder, mocha and sexy oak; more evolved than either the '99 or '98, even considering its extra year of age. Fat, sweet and harmonious; offers lovely balance but just misses out on the density and depth of a great year. Finishes with firm but very suave tannins; this must be one of the longest '97s. WA 90 (4/2000): Undoubtedly a success for the vintage, this immensely charming, dark ruby/purple-colored wine exhibits floral, black currant, and smoky, toasty oak aromas. There is admirable richness, excellent ripeness, not a great deal of density, or superb concentration, but plenty of finesse, suppleness, and character. It can be drunk young, or cellared for 12-15 years. |
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2001 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x1.5L)  |
$7,474.99 |
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WS 95 (1/2018): Suave from the start, with beguiling tea, singed sandalwood and lilac notes backed by alluring, gently steeped red and black currant fruit. The long finish has an alder edge that stays in lockstep with the fruit, ending with a minerally echo. Drink now through 2030. 10,833 cases made. NM 94 (10/2016): The 2001 Chateau Margaux continues to evolve in impressive fashion. The nose feels sensual, veering towards red rather than black fruit, with disarming purity and perhaps showing more floral/violet character than the 1999. Both display tremendous precision and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, edgy and tensile with crisp acidity, so fresh and vital in the mouth. Tasted next to the 1996 Château Margaux, it is clear to see that the 2001 is several steps behind, yet the way it fans out with such confidence and brio on the finish assures that this has a prosperous future. VM 93 (6/2004): Enticing aromas of boysenberry, cedar, espresso and roasted oak. Sweet, lush and broad in the mouth, with sappy berry and espresso flavors. This boasts the pliant texture and near-perfect balance of the vintage's best examples. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins. Like so many 2001s, this is easy to taste today but may well close down in the coming year or so. "The 2001 is a smiley wine," says Pontallier, "while the 2002, though a bit stiff today, has more power and excellent aging potential. But neither ranks among our greatest vintages." |
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2003 |
Margaux  |
$635 |
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WA 97 (2/2007): The consulting winemaker at Bodegas El Nido is Chris Ringland of Barossa Valley fame. The 2004 Clio is 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 70% Monastrell (from 63-year-old vines) which received malolactic fermentation in new oak followed by 26 months of aging in new French and American barriques. A glass-coating opaque purple, it exhibits a sensational nose of earth, mushroom, leather, blueberry, and blackberry jam. On the palate the wine is supple-textured, complex, with vibrant flavors of spicy blue and black fruits and a big-time WOW factor. This is a totally hedonistic effort with exceptional length and balance. It is remarkably light on its feet for such a powerful wine. VM 93 (9/2007): (70% monastrell and 30% cabernet sauvignon) Ruby-red. Sharply focused raspberry, cassis and floral aromas are complicated by zesty minerals and a suave cocoa quality. Sweet red berry and cherry flavors are strikingly pure and deep, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and firmness. The mineral character repeats on the impressively long, juicy finish. There are plenty of $100 wines that can't match this. WS 92 (12/2008): Ripe, fresh fruit flavors of black cherry and boysenberry mingle with toast and sweet vanilla notes from oak in this modern red. Has well-integrated tannins and lively acidity, with a lip-smacking finish. Monastrell (Mourvèdre) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2014. 1,125 cases made. |
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2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$5,231.99 |
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JS 100 (2/2013): This was phenomenal from barrel and remains so. The aromas are spellbinding. It smells like a bouquet of pink roses and then goes to currants, berries and citrus. Full body, with wonderfully refined tannins. It starts discretely and then grows to different levels and dimensions like a slow but big high tide. The texture is so beautiful. Try it in 2020 or beyond. WA 99 (2/2013): The 2010 is a brilliant Chateau Margaux, as one might expect in this vintage. The percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend hit 90%, the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and only 38% of the crop made it into the Chateau Margaux. Paul Pontallier, the administrator, told me that this wine has even higher levels of tannin than some other extraordinary vintages such as 2005, 2000, 1996, etc. Deep purple, pure and intense, with floral notes, tremendous opulence and palate presence, this is a wine of considerable nobility. With loads of blueberry, black currant and violet-infused fruit and a heady alcohol level above 13.5% (although that looks modest compared to several other first growths, particularly Chateau Latour and Chateau Haut-Brion), its beautifully sweet texture, ripe tannin, abundant depth and profound finish all make for another near-perfect wine that should age effortlessly for 30-40 years. WS 98 (3/2013): A mouthwatering tobacco leaf note leads the way, quickly followed by steeped black currant and fig fruit, with dark tar and ganache on the back end. Roasted alder and juniper hints hang in the background. Extremely backward, with a firm, tannic structure, this is girded for the long haul. Judging from the finely beaded acidity and lilting echo of lilac that peeks in now, this should acquire sensational aromatics and incredible grace with age. Best from 2018 through 2040. VM 95+ (8/2013): Saturated ruby-red. Deep aromas of blackberry, licorice and bitter chocolate, complicated by nuances of loam and coffee extract. Dense, thick and sweet, but with harmonious acidity giving shape and lift to the pungent cassis, spice and tobacco flavors. Youthfully chewy wine with terrific underlying structure and a very long, sappy finish featuring broad tannins and a hint of licorice. This has improved considerably since the Primeurs, but I still think the 2009 Margaux is the superior wine. |
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2011 |
Margaux (6.0 L) ex-Negociant |
$4,500 |
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WS 94 (3/2014): This has a restrained core of steeped plum, blackberry and anise, studded with tobacco and roasted cedar notes. The structure is silky but persistent, with an almost-succulent feel through the finish, while warm bergamot, singed cedar, vanilla and sanguine hints define the finish. Discreet today, but shows the balance and precision to unfold slowly with cellaring. Best from 2017 through 2030. JS 94 (1/2014): Fabulous aromas of flowers with hints of strawberries and currants. Extremely aromatic. This is full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a racy finish. It is very finely structured but chewy and austere. I like the tension to this. Try in 2018. WA 93 (4/2014): The renowned Chateau Margaux's 2011 boasts a dark ruby/plum color as well as a fragrant perfume of spring flowers, sweet, supple, well-integrated tannins, medium body, and the elegance and nobility expected from a great first-growth. Although it is not as powerful or concentrated as the 2009 or 2010 (no 2011s are), it possesses finesse, elegance, purity and suppleness. The wine is surprisingly approachable already yet should keep for 15-20 years. VM 91+ (7/2014): Deep ruby. Aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, herbs and licorice. Spicy and taut, with dark fruit and herb flavors offering decent flesh and grip; seems to be shutting down. Finishes long and smooth: this really is a considerable step up from the Pavillon Rouge. I like this wine's tension but hope that it develops more sweetness of fruit and length with another five or six years in the cellar. Ian d'Agata. |
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2013 |
Margaux |
$410 |
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Margaux |
$475 |
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2016 |
Margaux  |
$599 |
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VM 97-100 (4/2017): The 2016 Margaux is magnificent in the best tradition of the Château Margaux style, which always speaks more to finesse than power. Above all else, the 2016 is a wine of superb persistence, understated power and total refinement. There is wonderful depth and intensity to the ripe red and purplish-hued fruits, accompanied by mint, rose petal and sweet spice overtones that develop in the glass. The 2016 finishes with great aromatic lift and freshness. It has been absolutely compelling on the two occasions I have tasted it so far. Antonio Galloni. WA 97-99 (4/2017): The 2016 Chateau Margaux is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, plus 1% of Petit Verdot, representing 28% of the total production. This is the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon apart from 2013, which was due to the poor Merlot. It was cropped around 50 hectoliters per hectare depending on the grape variety, for example it could be up to 65 hectoliters per hectare in some sectors. Lucid in color, it has a detailed and precise bouquet with mineral-rich blackberry, raspberry coulis and limestone scents. It feels very perfumed, though not powerful like many Grand Vins in 2016. The palate is a different creature to the aromatics. Here is the intensity of the vintage with shimmering black fruit laced with spice, a killer line of acidity and an irresistible crescendo on the finish. Then, graphite lingering on the aftertaste, a nod to Pauillac perhaps. The aftertaste is so long you could probably write a letter to your friend enthusing about this wine before the aftertaste fades. Doubtless it is destined to be compared to the magnificent 2015 Château Margaux and to be truthful, there's a hair's breadth between them. In a word: crystalline. JS 98-99 (4/2017): A purity of fruit marks this Margaux with lots of currant and berry character. Full body, bright acidity and round tannins. It’s a larger and more expanded style of Margaux. A wine with a heart and body. Strong. |
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Ch. Marquis d'Alesme |
2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$728.99 |
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Ch. Marquis de Terme |
2007 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$299.99 |
5 |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$687.99 |
5 |
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Ch. Palmer |
1975 |
Margaux Top-Shoulder Fill |
$209 |
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WA 90 (2/1996): The 1975 Palmer has consistently been one of the top wines of the vintage. The color remains a dark ruby with no signs of amber. The wine reveals plenty of sweet fruit in the fragrant bouquet. Although more tannic than most top vintages of Palmer, this is a full-bodied, rich, concentrated wine with the vintage's toughness and high tannin well-displayed. Yet I believe it possesses enough sweet fruit and extract to stand up to the tannin. Shockingly, the most developed bottle of 1975 Palmer I have tasted was from an Imperial several years ago. From my cellar, the wine is still very young, and in need of another 5-7 years of cellaring. It has another 20+ years of evolution. |
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2001 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$4,367.99 |
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WS 94 (3/2004): Extremely pretty, with flowers, berries, chocolate and spices. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and ripe, silky tannins; long and caressing. Beautiful. Palmer shows wonderful refinement. Best after 2009. WA 90 (6/2004): A virile, muscular effort for this estate, the 2001 Palmer (a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot) exhibits a saturated purple color to the rim. Although closed and backward, it is surprisingly powerful, layered, and formidably endowed, revealing hints of charcoal, black fruits, earth, and underbrush. There is a lot going on in this offering, but it needs 5-7 years of cellaring to resolve its high tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022. |
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2004 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$3,526.99 |
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WA 94 (6/2007): This stunning wine is one of the vintage’s great successes. Administrator Thomas Duroux has fashioned a modern day version of Palmer’s brilliant 1966. Displaying a rare combination of power and elegance, this dense purple-colored offering exhibits notes of blackberries, truffles, flowers, incense, and camphor. Long, classic, and medium to full-bodied with stunning texture and richness, this superb effort is a candidate for the finest Margaux of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025+. VM 92 (6/2007): (47% merlot, 46% cabernet sauvignon and 7% petit verdot) Deep red. Rich aromas of plum, redcurrant, chocolate and smoke. Sweet, lush and smooth, with a wonderfully fine-grained texture for the year. Highly expressive flavors of currant, cedar, chocolate and tobacco. The wine's subtle sweetness, suave tannins and sneaky persistence convey an impression of very regular ripeness. WS 91 (3/2007): Aromas of licorice, tar and mineral follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a medium finish. A very pretty wine already. Falls a little short, but still Outstanding. Best after 2009. 6,000 cases made. |
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2011 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$1,590 |
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JS 95-96 (4/2012): Palmer only made 20 hectoliters of wine a hectare. That must be the record for the smallest production in the vintage. Extraordinary concentration for the vintage with full body and rich velvety tannins yet it's fresh and intense. Really impressive and powerful. Wow. One of the wines of the vintage. WS 92-95 (4/2012): Shows an ample core of kirsch and bright cherry fruit that's very expressive, with flecks of white pepper, violet and tobacco. The racy acidity is well-embedded, and this has solid length, with a velvety edge in reserve that lets extra cassis and violet notes emerge. Should stretch out nicely during the rest of its élevage. Tasted non-blind. WA 92-94+ (4/2012): Chateau Palmer’s 2011 yields of a minuscule 20 hectoliters per hectare were caused by the overall drought conditions, the extreme heat at the end of June, and some problems during flowering. Only 55% of the crop made it into Palmer, and given the lowest yields since 1961, the final blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon possesses huge tannins, but they are remarkably velvety and sweet. This opaque purple-colored, dense, concentrated, full-bodied wine will need time to totally form its personality. The harvest, which occurred between September 10-24, produced a big, boisterous, concentrated wine that should age for 25-30 or more years. |
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2012 |
Margaux (375 ML) ex-Negociant |
$149.99 |
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WA 96 (4/2015): Château Palmer is one of the vintage’s superstars. Opaque purple, with a gorgeous nose of blueberry, blackberry fruit, licorice, incense and graphite, the wine has a multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like richness, stunningly well-integrated acidity, tannin, wood, and alcohol, a finish of close to 45 seconds and a full-bodied mouthfeel. This is a great wine from Margaux in 2012 and one of the vintage’s most remarkable efforts. Anticipated maturity: 2022-2040+. The final blend was 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. JS 96 (11/2013): A wine with a vertical palate for the vintage. Deep and rich with polished tannins, beautiful fruit. Layered and very long. Blueberries, hazelnut, cedar and a mineral, creamy character. Fabulous for the vintage. VM 94 (1/2016): The 2012 Palmer is silky, voluptuous and beautifully layered in the glass. Black cherry, plum, mocha, bittersweet chocolate and dark spices flesh out in a decidedly opulent, racy Palmer built on pure texture. Silky, tannins round out the polished, suave finish. The 2012s at Palmer are made from unusually low yields of around 28 hectoliters per hectare. One of the effects of the 2011 hailstorm that hit the estate was a lowering of the following year's crop, which has resulted in rich, tannic wines. Estate Manager Thomas Duroux opted to give the 2012s more time in barrel than is customary and the wines were bottled in September 2014. WS 93 (3/2015): Offers a lovely velvety feel, with plum sauce, red currant paste and lilac notes melded together. Subtle but persistent toast accents everything, with an inlaid iron hint hanging in the background. Shows range, weight and length, with all the elements draping nicely on the finish. Approachable now, exhibiting good mouthfeel, but this could benefit from time in the cellar. Best from 2017 through 2025. 7,500 cases made. NM 92-94 (5/2013): Tasted from a barrel sample at en primeur. The Palmer was picked between 1st and 15th October at just 28hl/ha because of the previous vintage since the vines had been pruned back to four buds per vine. A blend of 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, the Grand Vin is very opulent on the nose for the vintage, the merlot much more expressive than the Cabernet with nascent scents of crushed violet. The palate is medium-bodied with thick juicy tannins, a crisp citric line of acidity and a sense of weight and solidity on the tightly-coiled finish. This Palmer will probably need several years bottle age. Certainly a very good grip on the finish with a marine like aftertaste. |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (3x750ML)  |
$1,141.99 |
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JS 100 (2/2018): I am breathless with the dark-berry, lavender and burnt-orange aromas. Some salt. Just so formidable and deep. Stunningly sexy on the palate with a density and power, yet it leaves things so clean and bright. You want to drink it and enjoy it now, but it has the structure to last forever. Drink in 2022. JD 98 (11/2017): One of the gems in Margaux is unquestionably the 2015 Palmer. Possessing more elegance and purity, as well as concentration, than the Alter Ego, it offers up a gorgeous bouquet of crème de cassis, caramelized cherries, charcoal, and graphite, with just a hint of spring flowers in the background. A final blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 70% new oak, this full-bodied, ripe, incredibly polished 2015 is already hard to resist given its elegance and purity, yet should be at its best from 2023-2043. If you have more than one bottle, it's sensational today as well. WA 98 (2/2018): Bottled relatively late in mid-September 2017, the 2015 Palmer is a blend of 44% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon with a small portion of Petit Verdot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it offers vibrant red currants, black cherries, wild blueberries, earth and mineral characteristics to begin, with slowly unfurling floral notes of violets and dried roses plus compelling baker’s chocolate and fragrant earth layers. Medium to full-bodied, generously fruited and possessing firm yet very, very fine-grained, mind-blowingly ripe tannins, the multifaceted palate features something of a skip in its step in terms of freshness, while it goes beguilingly earthy on the finish with some mineral hints. Very classy, elegant and sophisticated, this vintage is downright regal in its juxtaposition between poise and audaciousness. Think 2005 Palmer with a tick more fruit intensity, perfume and passion. NM 97 (2/2018): The 2015 Palmer is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot with around 14.1% alcohol, a little higher than usual. It is much more backward on the nose than the Alter Ego and demanded coaxing from the glass, eventually revealing scents of blackberry, cassis, boysenberry, crushed stone and a touch of vanilla pod, beautifully defined with a brooding sense of power. I suspect that this will be no shy and retiring violet when it reaches full maturity. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins that caress the mouth on the entry, and it is a voluminous Palmer, not heavy but multifaceted. Black fruits are laced with oyster shell, hints of allspice and crushed stone, delivering a crescendo toward an intense finish that this château has specialized in under winemaker Thomas Duroux. It will require at least a decade in bottle, but I probably agree with the estate that it will last many decades. Superb...but only for the patient. VM 97 (2/2018): The 2015 Palmer is a wine of total refinement and class. All the elements are wonderfully meshed together, as they always have been from the very start. Dark black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, spice and leather notes are all seamless in the glass. The tannins are present, but they are silky and pretty much buried by the sheer luxuriousness of the fruit. Palmer is one of the most complete and harmonious wines of 2015. This is a brilliant effort from Thomas Duroux and his team. Antonio Galloni. WS 96 (3/2018): This is dark and muscular in style, brimming with bramble, warm tar and paving stone notes that are matched by the deep layers of fig, blackberry and cassis fruit. A gorgeous bittersweet chocolate detail adds spine to the finish while violet and iron elements lurk in reserve. Another large wave of fruit and dark earth courses through the finish. Best from 2025 through 2045. |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$2,246.99 |
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JS 100 (2/2018): I am breathless with the dark-berry, lavender and burnt-orange aromas. Some salt. Just so formidable and deep. Stunningly sexy on the palate with a density and power, yet it leaves things so clean and bright. You want to drink it and enjoy it now, but it has the structure to last forever. Drink in 2022. JD 98 (11/2017): One of the gems in Margaux is unquestionably the 2015 Palmer. Possessing more elegance and purity, as well as concentration, than the Alter Ego, it offers up a gorgeous bouquet of crème de cassis, caramelized cherries, charcoal, and graphite, with just a hint of spring flowers in the background. A final blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 70% new oak, this full-bodied, ripe, incredibly polished 2015 is already hard to resist given its elegance and purity, yet should be at its best from 2023-2043. If you have more than one bottle, it's sensational today as well. WA 98 (2/2018): Bottled relatively late in mid-September 2017, the 2015 Palmer is a blend of 44% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon with a small portion of Petit Verdot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it offers vibrant red currants, black cherries, wild blueberries, earth and mineral characteristics to begin, with slowly unfurling floral notes of violets and dried roses plus compelling baker’s chocolate and fragrant earth layers. Medium to full-bodied, generously fruited and possessing firm yet very, very fine-grained, mind-blowingly ripe tannins, the multifaceted palate features something of a skip in its step in terms of freshness, while it goes beguilingly earthy on the finish with some mineral hints. Very classy, elegant and sophisticated, this vintage is downright regal in its juxtaposition between poise and audaciousness. Think 2005 Palmer with a tick more fruit intensity, perfume and passion. NM 97 (2/2018): The 2015 Palmer is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot with around 14.1% alcohol, a little higher than usual. It is much more backward on the nose than the Alter Ego and demanded coaxing from the glass, eventually revealing scents of blackberry, cassis, boysenberry, crushed stone and a touch of vanilla pod, beautifully defined with a brooding sense of power. I suspect that this will be no shy and retiring violet when it reaches full maturity. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins that caress the mouth on the entry, and it is a voluminous Palmer, not heavy but multifaceted. Black fruits are laced with oyster shell, hints of allspice and crushed stone, delivering a crescendo toward an intense finish that this château has specialized in under winemaker Thomas Duroux. It will require at least a decade in bottle, but I probably agree with the estate that it will last many decades. Superb...but only for the patient. VM 97 (2/2018): The 2015 Palmer is a wine of total refinement and class. All the elements are wonderfully meshed together, as they always have been from the very start. Dark black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, spice and leather notes are all seamless in the glass. The tannins are present, but they are silky and pretty much buried by the sheer luxuriousness of the fruit. Palmer is one of the most complete and harmonious wines of 2015. This is a brilliant effort from Thomas Duroux and his team. Antonio Galloni. WS 96 (3/2018): This is dark and muscular in style, brimming with bramble, warm tar and paving stone notes that are matched by the deep layers of fig, blackberry and cassis fruit. A gorgeous bittersweet chocolate detail adds spine to the finish while violet and iron elements lurk in reserve. Another large wave of fruit and dark earth courses through the finish. Best from 2025 through 2045. |
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Ch. Paveil de Luze |
2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$712.99 |
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2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x1.5L) |
$712.99 |
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Ch. Prieure Lichine |
2016 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$650.99 |
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VM 96 (1/2019): The 2016 Prieuré-Lichine is all class. Floral, silky and nuanced to the core, the 2016 is a wine of pure and total seduction. Freshly cut flowers, vibrant red fruit and creamy tannins all add to the wine's undeniable allure. In 2016, Prieuré-Lichine is all class, not to mention one of the sleepers of the vintage. Don't miss it! Tasted two times. Antonio Galloni. JS 93 (1/2019): A very suave, polished Margaux that delivers iodine and dark-stone aromas and a wealth of ripe, plush dark fruit that follows through to the palate in attractive, fleshy and juicy mode. Try from 2022. WS 92 (3/2019): A restrained style, with a beam of cherry, cassis, lilac and sandalwood flavors, revealing a good fleshy feel and solid depth throughout. Light perfume and tobacco hints give the finish some added range. No fireworks here, just balance and focus. Best from 2021 through 2032. 19,167 cases made. WA 92 (3/2019): The 2016 Prieure-Lichine has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and a bold, intensely scented nose of warm blackcurrants, black raspberries and mulberries with hints of cedar chest, tobacco, dried herbs and iron ore. Medium-bodied, the palate has bags of class with lovely, vibrant black berries flavors and earthy sparks framed by ripe grainy tannins, finishing long and refreshing. JD 88 (2/2019): The medium ruby-colored 2016 Château Prieuré-Lichine is a touch lean and firm, yet has impressive notes of spring flowers, damp underbrush, and loads of minerality. Possessing both red and black fruit, present tannins, and good balance, it’s a solid, enjoyable effort that would be even better with a touch more flesh. |
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2016 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$331.99 |
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VM 96 (1/2019): The 2016 Prieuré-Lichine is all class. Floral, silky and nuanced to the core, the 2016 is a wine of pure and total seduction. Freshly cut flowers, vibrant red fruit and creamy tannins all add to the wine's undeniable allure. In 2016, Prieuré-Lichine is all class, not to mention one of the sleepers of the vintage. Don't miss it! Tasted two times. Antonio Galloni. JS 93 (1/2019): A very suave, polished Margaux that delivers iodine and dark-stone aromas and a wealth of ripe, plush dark fruit that follows through to the palate in attractive, fleshy and juicy mode. Try from 2022. WS 92 (3/2019): A restrained style, with a beam of cherry, cassis, lilac and sandalwood flavors, revealing a good fleshy feel and solid depth throughout. Light perfume and tobacco hints give the finish some added range. No fireworks here, just balance and focus. Best from 2021 through 2032. 19,167 cases made. WA 92 (3/2019): The 2016 Prieure-Lichine has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and a bold, intensely scented nose of warm blackcurrants, black raspberries and mulberries with hints of cedar chest, tobacco, dried herbs and iron ore. Medium-bodied, the palate has bags of class with lovely, vibrant black berries flavors and earthy sparks framed by ripe grainy tannins, finishing long and refreshing. JD 88 (2/2019): The medium ruby-colored 2016 Château Prieuré-Lichine is a touch lean and firm, yet has impressive notes of spring flowers, damp underbrush, and loads of minerality. Possessing both red and black fruit, present tannins, and good balance, it’s a solid, enjoyable effort that would be even better with a touch more flesh. |
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2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$293.99 |
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Ch. Rauzan-Segla |
1988 |
Margaux Very Heavily Water/Wetness-Stained Label; Torn Label |
$115 |
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MB [**[**]] (9/2000): Just three notes. First, at Rauzan Segla (the chateau changed its name from Rausan to Rauzan in 1994) Dinner at Brooks's Club in London in 1995: opaque, good fruit but immature. Five years later, within five months of each other. Crisp 'good with cheese'! (Lunching at Ch. Talbot). A complete contrast to the Ch. Pichon-Lalande alongside: deeper, more ruby; lovley, crisp, refreshing bouquet; an elegant, lean Margaux managing to equate soft fruit and fairly obtrusive tanning. Drink 2008-2020. WA 91 (3/2002): A very strong, powerful wine with an opaque ruby/purple color and a tight but promising bouquet of black currants intermixed with iron, smoke, licorice, and dried herbs, this muscular, very masculine, brawny wine seems built for the long haul. Will it ever shed all of its tannin? Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018. WS 90 (12/2009): Raspberry and dark chocolate on the nose. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and mint, berry and raspberry flavors. A little tight right now. Decant an hour or two before serving. Improving with age still.—'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 16,000 cases made. NM 87 (7/2010): I have always expected more from this estate in 1988. At 22-years of age it retains that peppery, undergrowth, rather lean nose with a minty scent developing with time along with vegetal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with dusty black fruit: austere with graphite and sous-bois dominating the cedar-infused finish. Go for the 1989 or 1990 over this. Drink now. |
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2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$1,004.99 |
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JD 98 (5/2019): A wine that could easily be mistaken for a First Growth, the 2010 Rauzan-Ségla is an incredibly powerful, full-bodied wine by this estate’s standards, yet it nevertheless holds onto a terrific sense of elegance as well as perfect balance. A huge nose of blackcurrants, smoked earth, tobacco, lead pencil, and spice give way to a concentrated, blockbuster styled Margaux that has thrilling depth of fruit, masses of ripe tannins, and great length and finesse on the finish. This brilliant wine is just now seemingly on the edge of its drink window and offers immense pleasure, yet it has another 30-40 years of life ahead of it. Along with the 2015 and 2016, it’s the greatest wine made at this estate in the past two decades. WA 96 (4/2020): Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Rauzan-Ségla is youthfully reticent and closed to begin, slowly unfurling to offer notions of underbrush, black truffles, smoked meats and tar over a core of baked black cherries, prunes and crème de cassis plus touches of iron ore and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, concentrated and jam-packed with savory/earthy fruit, it has a rock-solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing with great length and expression. VM 95 (4/2019): The 2010 Rauzan-Ségla is extraordinary deep, almost opaque in colour compared to the other vintages at this vertical. It was picked from September 23 to October 7. The bouquet is incredibly intense: potent blackberry and boysenberry fruit, a little richer than I recall, perhaps borrowing some of the luxuriance of the 2009 Rauzan-Ségla. With time, there are touches of pencil lead that become more conspicuous. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin and a fine line of acidity. This is the most masculine Rauzan-Ségla in recent years, a little drier and more serious. The palate is very closed at the moment, a Margaux with a large sign declaring that it is unwise to approach for another few years. Brooding and introspective, you can admire its balance and breeding, though it does not go out of its way to give pleasure at the moment, so I would recommend the previous vintage for that. Outstanding, but don’t touch for now. Tasted at the Rauzan-Ségla vertical at the château. Neal Martin. JS 98 (2/2013): Beautiful clarity of fruit with raspberries and currants on the nose. Roses and other flowers too. It's almost hard to describe, but there's a real purity. Full body, with fabulous balance and depth. It has everything in the right place. Best ever? Try it in 2018. WS 94 (3/2013): Flashy style of Margaux, with alluring warm cocoa and black tea aromatics followed by cashmere-textured plum sauce, steeped fig and blackberry confiture notes. The well-integrated structure makes this seem almost accessible now, but the ample length and a smoldering tobacco note make a case for cellaring. Best from 2014 through 2030. 9,666 cases made. |
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2011 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$706.99 |
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WA 93 (4/2014): The grand vin, the 2011 Rauzan Segla, is a beauty. Aromas of spring flowers, graphite, creme de cassis and kirsch jump from the glass of this dense purple-colored 2011. Lots of nobility, complexity and richness characterize a wine that could be mistaken for a first-growth in 2011. This medium to full-bodied, concentrated, gorgeously pure, well-balanced beauty should be forgotten for 2-4 years and drunk over the following 15-20. Kudos to administrator John Kolasa and his team. JS 93 (2/2014): A wine with a beautiful aromas and flavors of dark fruits, minerals and dried flowers. Full body, integrated tannins and a fresh finish. A little chewy but will soften with age. Better in 2017. WS 92 (3/2014): Lush and frankly ripe, with alluring plum sauce, fig paste and currant confiture flavors, layered with dark cocoa and black tea notes. The long, velvety finish has some serious latent grip. An impressive effort for the vintage. Best from 2017 through 2028. 6,665 cases made. NM 91-93 (4/2012): A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot with 13% vin de presse, the Rauzan Segla was cropped between 8th and 28th September at just 28hl/ha caused by hail damage in early June. The nose is nicely defined with crisp blackberry with fine minerality, with hints of orange blossom emerging with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with silky smooth tannins, very cohesive with a pleasing sense of tension. This shows very satisfying purity and femininity with excellent persistency towards the finish. Excellent. VM 88 (7/2014): Saturated medium red. Bright aromas and flavors of blackcurrant, plum, herbs and minerals offer good intensity and lift. The moderately long finish is distinctly aromatic and spicy, showing lovely texture and smooth tannins. |
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2014 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$1,051.99 |
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Ch. Siran |
2000 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$837.99 |
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WS 92 (3/2003): A lovely wine from this château. Aromas of crushed blackberries and raspberries. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long refreshing finish. Very racy. Best after 2009. 6,665 cases made. WA 89 (4/2003): Highly-extracted, powerful, chewy, ripe black currant aromas mixed with fennel, leather, iron, and new oak jump from the glass of this opaque ruby/purple-colored 2000. Full, dense, moderately tannic, and potentially long-lived, it may turn out to be even better than the score indicates. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. |
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2009 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$802 |
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Chevalier de Lascombes |
2017 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$256.99 |
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VM 88-91 (5/2018): The 2017 Chevalier de Lascombes is a very appealing and expressive second wine from Lascombes. Crème de cassis, licorice, smoke, lavender and cloves all flesh out in this fruity, succulent Margaux. There is plenty of potential, especially if the 2017 goes into bottle with this level of fruit purity. Antonio Galloni. JS 88-90 (4/2018): A linear and tight palate of dark fruits and hints of crushed stones. Medium-bodied, firm and a bright. |
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Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux |
1998 |
Margaux OWC |
$200 |
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VM 87-89 (5/1999): Good deep ruby. Floral aromas of boysenberry, chocolate, vanilla and mint. Supple and shapely; dark berry fruit enlivened by firm acids. A serious style of Pavillon Rouge, with a firm tannic spine. Among recent vintages of this wine, only the '95 is stronger, says Pontallier. Fifteen percent of the estate '98 crop was sold off in bulk to protect the quality of this second wine. Stephen Tanzer. WS 86 (7/2009): Berry and fresh mushroom with a hint of flowers follow through to a medium body, with light fruit and a slightly short finish. Bit hard. Drink now. |
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1999 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$3,107.99 |
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WS 89 (3/2002): Gorgeous blackberries, currants and spices on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a luscious aftertaste. Second wine of Margaux. Best after 2004. 16,665 cases made. VM 87-89 (6/2000): Medium ruby-red. Ripe, sappy aromas of boysenberry and currant, with a strong floral note. Supple, concentrated and thoroughly ripe, with noteworthy concentration for a second wine. Finishes with ripe tannins and a hint of bitter chocolate. WA 87 (4/2002): This is an estate where the quality of the second wine is more than a simple afterthought. The 1999 Pavillon Rouge de Margaux exhibits notes of herbs in its elegant, medium-bodied, forward, complex personality. It possesses the character of its big sister, but not the weight, concentration, or length. Enjoy it over the next decade. |
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2000 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML)  |
$3,398.99 |
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WA 90 (4/2003): One of the finest examples I have tasted, the 2000 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux exhibits supple tannin along with big, sweet, luscious black currant flavors intermixed with hints of cedar, spice box, and vanilla. Plump and fleshy, with low acidity, it will offer delicious drinking now and over the next 10-15 years. Don't miss it. |
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2005 |
Margaux Slightly Raised Cork; Bin-Soiled Label |
$170.10 |
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WS 92 (3/2008): Very beautiful aromas of crushed flowers--like roses--follow through to plum, berry and Indian spices. Full-bodied, refined and silky, with lovely ripe fruit and a delicate aftertaste of raisin and flowers. The second wine of Margaux. Best after 2012. WA 91 (4/2008): Margaux’s second wine gets better with each vintage. The 2005 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux (200,000 bottles produced) is an equal part blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a hefty alcohol content. Fleshy, opulent, and nearly decadent, with terrific fruit, a creamy texture, and supple tannin, it can be enjoyed over the next 12-15+ years. VM 89-92 (6/2006): Bright ruby-red. Very pure aromas of blackberry, cassis, violet and spicy oak. Very ripe and rich in the mouth, with a much more pliant texture than the grand vin Quite chewy on the back end, finishing with broad, sweet tannins and a touch of warmth. This has alcohol in the 14% range, or a full point higher than Chateau Margaux's 13%. |
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2005 |
Margaux Bin-Soiled Label |
$189 |
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WS 92 (3/2008): Very beautiful aromas of crushed flowers--like roses--follow through to plum, berry and Indian spices. Full-bodied, refined and silky, with lovely ripe fruit and a delicate aftertaste of raisin and flowers. The second wine of Margaux. Best after 2012. WA 91 (4/2008): Margaux’s second wine gets better with each vintage. The 2005 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux (200,000 bottles produced) is an equal part blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a hefty alcohol content. Fleshy, opulent, and nearly decadent, with terrific fruit, a creamy texture, and supple tannin, it can be enjoyed over the next 12-15+ years. VM 89-92 (6/2006): Bright ruby-red. Very pure aromas of blackberry, cassis, violet and spicy oak. Very ripe and rich in the mouth, with a much more pliant texture than the grand vin Quite chewy on the back end, finishing with broad, sweet tannins and a touch of warmth. This has alcohol in the 14% range, or a full point higher than Chateau Margaux's 13%. |
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2007 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$3,131.99 |
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2007 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$1,527.99 |
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2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$2,975.99 |
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2010 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$1,425.99 |
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2011 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (3x1.5L) |
$1,501.99 |
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2011 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (3x750ML) |
$734.99 |
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2014 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$1,444.99 |
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JD 92 (11/2017): The 2014 Pavillon Rouge is made from 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot. It’s a beautiful second wine that shines for its elegance, as well as its sexy, sumptuous texture. Giving up lots of spice, dried flowers, sandalwood, and cassis fruits, it has more than a passing resemblance to its bigger sibling. With medium-bodied richness, sweet tannin, nicely integrated oak, and charming, character filled personality, I’d happily drink bottles any day over the coming two decades. |
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2014 |
Margaux  |
$199 |
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JD 92 (11/2017): The 2014 Pavillon Rouge is made from 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot. It’s a beautiful second wine that shines for its elegance, as well as its sexy, sumptuous texture. Giving up lots of spice, dried flowers, sandalwood, and cassis fruits, it has more than a passing resemblance to its bigger sibling. With medium-bodied richness, sweet tannin, nicely integrated oak, and charming, character filled personality, I’d happily drink bottles any day over the coming two decades. |
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2015 |
Margaux  |
$219 |
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JS 95-96 (4/2016): Shows incredible depth and power with near perfect Margaux character of black fruits and power. Full body, very tannic yet polished and refined. It’s like the gran vin but in a year like 2006 or 2007. Best ever. WA 92-94 (4/2016): The 2015 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, which represents just 23% of the total production this year, has a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than other years, 74%, with 21% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It has a very refined bouquet, focused and extraordinarily pure with blackcurrant, blueberry and minerals. The 50% new oak is beautifully integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a little more masculine than I was expecting, a Pavillon with firm structure imparted by that higher proportion of Cabernet. But the freshness is ample and there is a long, satisfying graphite note that seems to last forever on the finish. What a great deuxième vin, a stunning Pavillon Rouge. VM 90-93 (4/2016): The 2015 Pavillon Rouge is lovely. Open-knit, gracious and seductive, the 2015 offers striking palate presence and nuance. Exotic flower and a dash of white pepper add aromatic lift in a silky wine that shows the pure class of Margaux and Château Margaux. The 2015 is a striking, precise wine endowed with real class through and through. Approximately 26% of the crop went into the Pavillon Rouge. Antonio Galloni. |
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2016 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML)  |
$1,446.99 |
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JS 94-95 (4/2017): Very concentrated and tannic Pavillon Rouge. Muscular. Full body and lots of intense fruit. Four-square. WA 91-93 (4/2017): The 2016 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux contains the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon ever at 84%, with 13% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, representing 26% of the total harvest. Matured in 50-60% new oak, it has a very pure redcurrant and cranberry scented bouquet with a touch of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin on the entry, thanks to the high percentage of Cabernet, and it is saline in the mouth with a pinch of white pepper towards the finish. It will need three or four years in bottle. VM 90-93 (4/2017): The 2016 Pavillon Rouge is a gorgeous second wine, and one of the best recent vintages I have tasted. There is remarkable purity and precision to the flavors, while all the elements are in perfect balance for a wine at this level. Red-toned fruits, sweet floral notes and silky tannins infuse this expressive, flat-out delicious wine. The 84% Cabernet Sauvignon is the highest ever here. Quite simply, the 2016 is a superb Pavillon Rouge. Tasted two times. Antonio Galloni. |
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2018 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (6x750ML) |
$1,451.99 |
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Segla |
2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$623.99 |
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Sirene Giscours |
2015 |
Margaux ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. Subject to possible tariffs upon arrival in USA (12x750ML) |
$462.99 |
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Alter Ego de Palmer |
2008 |
Margaux (12x750ML) |
$1,556.99 |
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2010 |
Margaux (12x750ML) |
$1,599.99 |
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Ch. Margaux |
2010 |
Margaux (12x750ML) |
$10,154.99 |
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2011 |
Margaux (12x750ML) |
$6,374.99 |
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2013 |
Margaux (6x750ML) |
$3,120.99 |
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Ch. Rauzan-Segla |
2008 |
Margaux (6x750ML) |
$698.99 |
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