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Margaux vertical
Tasted January 11, 2008 by GA with 502 views
Introduction
Tasted the '78, '80, '95, '96, '98, & '99 at a partial verticle offline. WOTN '99. Overall, the common quality was the velvet, elegant, silky mouthfeel.
Flight 1 (6 notes)
Red
Red
1995 Château Margaux
95 points
The '95 was a big dark full-bodied with strong brooding tannins - well-balanced and young.
Red
1996 Château Margaux
96 points
The '96 was huge - not nearly ready - dark fruit and monstrous tannins - long term laydown - but well-balanced.
Red
1998 Château Margaux
93 points
The '98 was fine, polished, elegant with even and balanced fruit and finish - very approachable now - great dinner wine.
Red
1999 Château Margaux
95 points
WOTN. The '99 was poured following the '98 and by comparison it showed a concentration of fruit - cherry notes - and firm structured oak finish - also ready now but far more complexity than the '98.