September 23, 2023 - Jason's birthday and old Bordeaux (Newcastle, WA): Wow, what a palate, red fruit, silky, stunning fruit, length, racy and that texture. I usually never notice texture in Bordeaux, but this was special. Iconic.
September 2, 2023 - This was the last (bonus) bottle after a vertical tasting with dinner. The bottle had been stored for a long time in "suspect" conditions so there was no great hope this was not vinegar.
Cork was wet and in better shape than expected. After 1 hour of decanting we served the wine. It was quite drinkable, old with flat notes but we could taste some fruit but tannin was gone.
For a 60+ year old wine it was an tasting of a lifetime
The wine was judged to be in decline so if you have one think about consuming it now.
August 14, 2023 - **Second time I have had this and this time, its just pretty with a silhouette of the long life this wine has had. Needed about 45 minutes to exhale and fill out and then the flowers started dancing off the top, inviting you in for some dried flowers, cedar chest, and a touch of coffee brewing in the back of it all. A rather frail wine with a soft but persistent and pretty linger. DRINK
June 17, 2023 - Initially had a grand nose and was beautiful on the palate. Faded very quickly
June 8, 2023 - Wine Workshop: Chateau Margaux (Gabriel Kreuther): I’m afraid the ‘53 almost skewed my impression of the rest of the flight. This is quite a nice wine. Darker red currants and peppery and a bit more heft to it and as a result it seemed to lack that lovely classic elegance that I saw in the first wine. So drinking nicely and certainly one I’d love to revisit again but I found myself not quite as taken.
May 28, 2023 - As always, a delightful vintage of Margaux.
March 31, 2023 - Initially seemed tired. Opened up over time needs at least an hour in the decanter before opening. Violets, rose and we earth. Very nice
July 24, 2022 - Wet earth and forest floor with hints of meadow flowers. Long on the palate. Lovely elegant wine.
April 30, 2022 - Still has life left. Musty, earthy bouquet, traditional Bordeaux still for sure. Beautiful color still too.
April 28, 2022 - Another standout tonight, graceful iron fist, velvety, perfumed, some of the old Margauxs are truly excellent. 95