Enjoyed more than expected as there doesn't seem to be widespread enthusiasm for the 2012's. Developing some tertiary notes and there is fruit there indicative of a cooler year but I didn't find it green. No heavy-weight, but finishes well. Seems pretty much ready.
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A forward bouquet of fragrant oak, ripe blackberries, sweet spices, tobacco and minerality. Palate echoed the nose. The oak influence is going strong on the palate. Good depth and extended mid-palate. Full-bodied structure with polished edges, followed by a velvety and lingering finish. Just need half an hour in the decanter for the aromatics to open up. Will continue to develop for the next 5 years.
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Along with the classic Margaux smell of mocha, also a touch of green, make it quite pretty. Palate is light and fresh, classic, just opened and right in prime time drinking window I would say.
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Eerder in 2018 gedronken, toen nog 'hoekig', nu zachter. Vereist wel stevig vlees, stevige saus. Heel goed, lekker, minder fluweel dan andere Margaux's
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(Château du Tertre) Saturated dark red violet color; tart red currant, olive nose; tart red currant, olive palate; needs 1 year; medium-plus finish
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5/5/2024 - rwpalmer wrote: 91 Points
Enjoyed more than expected as there doesn't seem to be widespread enthusiasm for the 2012's. Developing some tertiary notes and there is fruit there indicative of a cooler year but I didn't find it green. No heavy-weight, but finishes well. Seems pretty much ready.
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2/27/2024 - Psdycp wrote: 91 Points
A forward bouquet of fragrant oak, ripe blackberries, sweet spices, tobacco and minerality. Palate echoed the nose. The oak influence is going strong on the palate. Good depth and extended mid-palate. Full-bodied structure with polished edges, followed by a velvety and lingering finish. Just need half an hour in the decanter for the aromatics to open up. Will continue to develop for the next 5 years.
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9/30/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Along with the classic Margaux smell of mocha, also a touch of green, make it quite pretty. Palate is light and fresh, classic, just opened and right in prime time drinking window I would say.
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9/29/2023 - Paul@bbott Likes this wine: 90 Points
Much better than 12 months ago. Cleaner fruit, hints of cedar and flowers.
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7/2/2023 - Jane22 Likes this wine:
Eerder in 2018 gedronken, toen nog 'hoekig', nu zachter. Vereist wel stevig vlees, stevige saus. Heel goed, lekker, minder fluweel dan andere Margaux's
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