AHA Heart's Delight Vintners Dinner - Chateau Margaux

Washington DC
Tasted Friday, May 2, 2014 by cab blends with 563 views

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  • 1995 Château Durfort-Vivens 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    This was the first year of making the wine back on the actual estate. (the estate has a tumultuous past and was the fruit in Chateau Margaux for a number of years). This is quite drinkable now with smooth and light tannins (5/10). SOme tobacco and cedar on the nose.

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  • 2000 Château Ferrière 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    From a small 12 hectare lot this was an enjoyable wine in the style of the classic Chateau Margaux 1999 which we also had after this. Good strong and enjoyable tannins come through 7.5/10 and moderately dry on the finish.

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  • 2000 Château Margaux Pavillon Rouge 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    Still brash and young with heavy tannins 7/10. Not a favorite for me. The Cab Franc and Verdot seem to be clashing in a feisty finish.

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  • 1999 Château Margaux 95 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    This was my favorite wine of the night. Although very similar to the 1989 as well as similarities to the Ferriere 2000, the 1999 led the way.

    Bold nose with hints of red fruit. This drank beautifully. Light velvet and a finish that is not intensely dry.

    Looking back at my notes this is even better than 4 years ago when I had my last bottle.

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  • 1989 Château Margaux 94 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    As with my note on the 1999 we we also drank tonight, I saw tremendous similarities. However, the 1989 is still more tannic and muscular (7/10) and probably has a few years to go to my ideal. Also a great wine. Interestingly a 100pts from Spectator.

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  • 2005 Château Guiraud 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    Easy drinking now. Not cloying yet sweet apricots with light pear. Simpler than normal. It lacks the harsh minerality on the finish which for me at times can be disturbing.

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