Appellations

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Margaux Label

22 April 2014

Following last week's releases of Lafite and Mouton, we now have another First Growth with Chateau Margaux (£2400/cs) and its second wine, Pavillon Rouge (£800/cs).  As always these are beautiful wines and prices are cheaper than any available vintage so well worth considering. Also released is the estates exquisite white wine Pavillon Blanc (£1080/cs). These are available in limited quantities so please let us know soon if you wish to place an order.


Red Bordeaux

MARGAUX - £2400 per case/12 IB.
"Spectacular for the vintage. This is a wine that I want to buy. The aromas are like rose petals and perfume. Speechless. Palate is full body, yet refined and beautiful with perfectly polished tannins. It's wonderfully balanced. 99% cabernet sauvignon, 1% petit verdot." 94-95 James Suckling

PAVILLON ROUGE - £800 per case/12 IB.
"The Pavillon Rouge consists of just 21% of the harvest - the smallest proportion ever since much is not deselected into the third wine or sold off. It has a rather broody bouquet the demands some encouragement, but eventually reveals blackberry, cold stone and just a touch of violet. Indeed, the floral component comes through strongly with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity and tension. There is perhaps a little more coarseness compared to recent vintages on the entry, although the finish is cohesive and with a delicate touch of black pepper." 89-91 Neal Martin

BRANE CANTENAC - £295 per case/12 IB.
"Loads of strawberry and berry character with a fantastic intensity. Medium body, with a beautiful core of fruit and a long finish. Rose petals and fruit. Wonderful finesse. A triumph for the vintage." 92-93 James Suckling

ISSAN - £295 per case/12 IB.
"An outstanding core of ripe fruit for the appellation of Margaux. Medium body, with blueberry and strawberry character. Fine tannins. Fresh finish. Extremely well done." 91-92 James Suckling

TROPLONG MONDOT - £570 per case/12 IB.
"The core of plum and raspberry fruit mingles with a note of red licorice on the finish. Fresh acidity provides balance throughout. Solid." 88-91 James Molesworth, WS

White Bordeaux

PAVILLON BLANC - £1080 per case/12 IB.
"A tangy, lively white from Margaux with sliced-lemon, citrus-skin and grapefruit character. Full body with a solid core of fruit and a long, long finish. So expressive and lively. 100% sauvignon blanc." 95-96 James Suckling


All wines are available in cases of 6 (pro rata) and halves, magnums and larger formats.