Margaux

This is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux.  Ruby in color, purple at the core, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is dusty with cassis, sawdust, blueberries and cedar.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Nice texture.  Good acidity.  On the palate, flavors of cassis, blueberries, slight tobacco, and char.  A minty note at the end.  This is drinking well and close enough to peak.  Drink over the next ten years.  It is great on its own and will work well with bigger foods.  Grilled Lamb Medallions would be a nice pairing.  

Very nice showing for this Left Bank Bordeaux wine.  Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is pretty with cassis, cedar, dark chocolate, spice and slight black cherries.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, this is young but with some air, this is drinking well.  Flavors of cassis, black cherries, slight chocolate and spice.  Tight but complex.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own and will work with fatty foods such as Prime Rib.  Drink over the next twenty  years.  

This bottle had been purchased at the Chateau on release and well stored.  Decanted for sediment right before serving.  The cork was perfect.  Purple in color, opaque and still mostly bright.  The nose is great with cassis, slight perfumed note, dust and char.  With air some leather and cigar box notes emerged.  Medium to full bodied.  Tannins mostly resolved but still some silky ones.  Good balance.  On the palate, this is still fresh.  Complex with layers of cassis, earth, tobacco and underlying char.  Good finish.  Overall, this bottle is at peak but seems right there.  At age 28, this w

A very nice showing for this wine.  Great vintage and the wine is in a great place.  Purple  in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has cassis, dark cherries, cigar box, spice and slight leather.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this is fresh, complex and deep.  Flavors of cassis, tobacco, spice and char.  Good finish.  Just about at peak but still has another ten to fifteen years left of great drinking.  Lovely on its own but even better with food.  Lamb chops would work perfectly.