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Marojallia 2005

Margaux

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Billing itself as the first “garage wine” from the appellation of Margaux, this comes from a property owned by Philippe Porcheron. The wine, made with meticulous care by the partnership of Muriel Andraud and Jean-Luc Thunevin, consistently performs well above its pedigree. Still youthful, exuberant and rich, this wine has a dense ruby/purple color and beautiful notes of violets, graphite and crème de cassis as well as some blueberry fruit. It is well-endowed, medium to full-bodied, and stunningly proportioned. This wine should continue to evolve and drink well for another 15 or more years.

Score: 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2030 29 June 2015

The opaque purple-hued 2005's excellent bouquet of licorice-infused blueberries interwoven with crushed rock, white flower, and cassis scents emanates gently but forcefully from this full-bodied Margaux. The wine is extremely pure and elegant, with sensational texture (a characteristic of so many ‘05 Margaux), a boatload of ripe tannin, and a 45-second finish. While there is tremendous power, depth, and fruit, it does not come across as too heavy or overbearing.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2027 30 April 2008

Possibly the finest Marojallia made to date, the 2005 boasts an opaque blue/black color as well as a beautiful perfume of acacia flowers, creme de cassis, blueberries, licorice, and subtle smoke and mineral characteristics. Full-bodied, elegant, pure, and dense, with sensational texture, sweet tannin, and a stunning finish, it will be at its finest between 2012-2025.

Score: 94 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2025 30 April 2007

This is the finest effort yet produced by this garagiste Margaux operation. Its inky/black/purple color and gorgeous aromas of melted licorice, sweet creme de cassis, blackberries, smoke, and melted licorice are spectacular. Full-bodied and powerful yet incredibly fresh, well-delineated, and layered, this stunningly proportioned 2005 should age effortlessly for 25+ years. Stunning!

Score: 94 - 97

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

This is dark, with intense aromas of crushed blackberry, currant, tar and mineral. Full-bodied, with a superrich palate of ripe berry, raspberry tart and vanilla. Soft and caressing, with loads of fruit. Best after 2012. 1,000 cases made.

Score: 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012+ 31 March 2008