Château Margaux - Margaux 1998 (750ml)
Price: $700.00
| Producer | Château Margaux |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Margaux |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Sku | 10611 |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
A deep garnet core with deep brick rim. The nose has moderate intensity not the exuberance and exhilaration of the Haut-Brion but expressive with notes of blackberry tar a touch of leather and bilberry. What it does not have is Margaux's signature aroma of violets - this is more reserved and masculine. The palate is medium-bodied quite peppery upon entry with good acidity and balance yet missing the femininity and the finesse that marks out say the 1999 or the 2001. The finish is quite dry perhaps a little dour compared to other Chateau Margaux. Tasted March 2008. Published: Dec 31 1999
Vinous: 91-93 Points
"Bright medium ruby. Pungent aromas of smoky spicy oak black raspberry blackberry bitter chocolate graphite and cinnamon. Very concentrated but less expansive than the '99; dense and supple but seems to be going into a shell. A more muscular austere style; the tannins coat the teeth and the insides of the cheek. This will require patience but should make an excellent bottle. "
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