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Margaux 2013

Margaux, First Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2013 Château Margaux has an attractive bouquet that compared to fellow recent vintages appears earthy in style (as it appeared in barrel), offering a mixture of black and red fruit, bay leaf and cedar. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes through strongly - no surprise given that there is 97% of the final blend! The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and a pleasing seam of acidity. It is not the greatest Château Margaux that the late Paul Pontallier ever made, but it is commendable for the vintage and there is a sense of harmony and composure towards the finish with hints of black pepper and mint lingering on the aftertaste. Enjoy this over the next 15 years, though I am not sure it has the substance to warrant maturation for a longer period.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2032 28 October 2016

The Château Margaux is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot with no Merlot this year due to coulure and was picked between 30 September and 11 October. It represents 38% of the total harvest. It has a very masculine slightly earthy bouquet, a little more introverted than previous vintages, opening with time to reveal its trademark dried violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, silky smooth on the entry. There is not a huge weight in the mouth but it glides or rather flows nicely. It is a seductive Margaux, not a long-term wine for the estate but a success considering the vintage. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014

Supple, with flavors of cherry preserves and red currant paste, lined with subtle bergamot, incense and black tea notes. Long, refined and graceful. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2014

Lovely fragrant nose - floral-sweet, the perfume of Margaux. A textbook Margaux with a hint of Musigny, all delicacy and purity with an undeniable sense of place.

Score: 94

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2035 01 April 2014

The 2013 Margaux is impressive. I could describe the aromas and flavors, but ultimately, the 2013 is really a wine of texture above all else. An intensely floral finish gives lift to the dark red fruit in an understated, classy wine long on finesse. For the first time, Margaux includes no Merlot in 2013. This is a terrific showing. The blend is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

Score: 91 - 94

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2014

Gorgeous perfumed nose with lifted floral notes. Full-bodied but delicate with intense pure black fruit, balanced with super-fine melted tannins and racy acidity. Very sophisticated with a long pure finish.

Score: 92 - 95

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2014

94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Succulent, juicy, indulgent, sweet fruit. Extremely finely balanced, technically flawless, especially from a structural perspective. But inevitably weaker in intensity and complexity than the headline vintages. (16.5)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2025 01 April 2014

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.

Score: 94 - 95

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2014