PRE-ORDER 2003 | WS 92 Known for its soft, refined tannins, it is very approachable with savory notes, redcurrant, raspberry, and a hint of tobacco. 2009 | JS 95 A full-bodied, rich, and "sexy" wine with strong Cabernet Sauvignon influence, providing intense cassis, violet, and blackberry fruit. 2010 | JS 96 Powerful yet elegant with silky tannins, offering flavors of velvety plum, graphite, raspberry, and smoke. 2012 | JS 94 Powerful yet delicate, featuring dark fruit, spices, blackcurrant, and a structured, tannic finish. 2015 | JS 96 Highlighted as a tight, compact, and long-finished vintage. 2016 | WE 94 Elegant and floral, featuring cassis, red berries, and refined tannins. 2021 | JS 96 Racy, focused, and "Burgundy-like" with notes of red currants, raspberry, violet, dark chocolate, and a stony, mineral finish.   About Winery Chateau Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux, is one of the most famous wines in the world. Care has been lavished on the property by a line of owners with an abiding concern for the reputation of the estate. For more than five hundred years, season after season, generations of vineyard-workers, grapeharvesters, cellar-workers, coopers and many other craftsmen have all played a part in making Chateau Margaux what it is today: a wine with an incomparable personality, reflected in the elegant Palladian building which adorns its label. In 1977, the estate was purchased by the late André Mentzelopoulos, and it is now run by his daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos.

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PRE-ORDER 2012 | WE 93 A difficult wet summer was followed by a dry, favorable harvest period, leading to a refined and elegant style rather than a highly concentrated one. 2013 | WE 93 Dry, full-bodied, with vibrant acidity and intense citrus (grapefruit, lemon zest) combined with notes of pear and white flowers. 2014 | JS 97 Described as having "incredible depth of fruit" with an "energetic" palate. 2016 | JS 97 The 2016 vintage is described as having "amazing energy," combining opulent fruit with a lively, acidic, and mineral backbone. It is known for its incredible aging potential, often needing a few years to fully open up. The 2016 is widely recognized as a "winner" among recent vintages.  2017 | D 99 Intense flavors of citrus, green pear, white peach, and crushed stone, balanced with a creamy, textured mouthfeel. 2020 | JS 100 Intense aromas of lemongrass, white peach, honeysuckle, and nectarine. It is lauded for its "racy," "pure," and "charming" profile with a "salty minerality". 2022 | JS 99 The 2022 shows intense, ripe flavors of green mango, pineapple, passionfruit, and white peach, combined with citrus, smoked cream, and brilliant acidity despite the hot vintage.   About Winery Chateau Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux, is one of the most famous wines in the world. Care has been lavished on the property by a line of owners with an abiding concern for the reputation of the estate. For more than five hundred years, season after season, generations of vineyard-workers, grapeharvesters, cellar-workers, coopers and many other craftsmen have all played a part in making Chateau Margaux what it is today: a wine with an incomparable personality, reflected in the elegant Palladian building which adorns its label. In 1977, the estate was purchased by the late André Mentzelopoulos, and it is now run by his daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos.

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PRE-ORDER 2006 | WA 95 Savory and classic, with a focus on elegance rather than raw power. 2007 | WE 93 Savory, classic, elegant, and soft rather than powerful. 2008 | WA 94 Deep creme de cassis, dark berry, and red currant, with notes of spring flowers, violets, and iron. 2010 | JS 100 Described as "liquid velvet" with a perfect balance of power and finesse. 2011 | D 96 Known for its "floral cassis fruit," "perfect texture," and "tremendous personality". 2014 | JS 97 The 2014 vintage is described as "classically elegant," with a "fresh finish" and "firm" but refined tannins. It offers a mix of intense black fruit, spice, and mineral tension, requiring several years of aging to reach full potential. 2015 | WE 100 Known for extreme richness combined with finesse, featuring notes of black currant, licorice, espresso, and violet. 2016 | WE 99 The wine is described as having intense aromas of blackcurrant, forest floor, and floral notes (violets) with a "fine bead of acidity". 2017 | JS 99 Finesse-driven, aromatic, and silky rather than heavy, with incredible depth and polished tannins 2019 | V 99 Features notes of cassis, plum, blackberry, violets, and graphite. 2020 | JS 100 A deep, intense wine, notes say it has a "pixelated" finish, with aromas of black cherries, blueberry, violet perfume, graphite, and cedar. 2021 | V 96 Classically styled with high acidity and lower alcohol (around) compared to 2019/2020. It is known for its aromatic complexity (violets, red fruits) and a silky, creamy texture.   About Winery Chateau Margaux, a Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux, is one of the most famous wines in the world. Care has been lavished on the property by a line of owners with an abiding concern for the reputation of the estate. For more than five hundred years, season after season, generations of vineyard-workers, grapeharvesters, cellar-workers, coopers and many other craftsmen have all played a part in making Chateau Margaux what it is today: a wine with an incomparable personality, reflected in the elegant Palladian building which adorns its label. In 1977, the estate was purchased by the late André Mentzelopoulos, and it is now run by his daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos.

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