Chateau Margaux 2019
Chateau Margaux 2019 is a Premier Grand Cru Classé wine from the Margaux appellation on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a storied history dating back to the 12th century and has been owned by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977, currently led by Corinne Mentzelopoulos. The winery is celebrated for its 'Versailles of the Médoc' neo-Palladian villa and a winemaking philosophy that combines meticulous precision with a transition toward organic and biodynamic farming.
Wine Description
This vintage presents a deep garnet-purple colour with remarkable clarity. The nose is soaring and complex, offering a perfumed bouquet of blackcurrants, raspberries, and violets, layered with sophisticated notes of pencil shavings, sandalwood, and a hint of truffles. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet agile, featuring a strikingly vibrant core of fruit framed by 'ultra-fine' filigreed tannins that provide a silky, raw silk texture. Stylistically, it is an 'iron fist in a velvet glove', noted for its effortless balance, freshness, and a long, savory finish with mineral undertones. The varietal composition is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is approximately between 2029 and 2069.
Accolades
William Kelley, Robert Parker – 100 points
James Suckling – 100 points
Jeb Dunnuck – 100 points
Vinous – 99 points
Chateau Margaux 2019 is a Premier Grand Cru Classé wine from the Margaux appellation on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a storied history dating back to the 12th century and has been owned by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977, currently led by Corinne Mentzelopoulos. The winery is celebrated for its 'Versailles of the Médoc' neo-Palladian villa and a winemaking philosophy that combines meticulous precision with a transition toward organic and biodynamic farming.
Wine Description
This vintage presents a deep garnet-purple colour with remarkable clarity. The nose is soaring and complex, offering a perfumed bouquet of blackcurrants, raspberries, and violets, layered with sophisticated notes of pencil shavings, sandalwood, and a hint of truffles. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet agile, featuring a strikingly vibrant core of fruit framed by 'ultra-fine' filigreed tannins that provide a silky, raw silk texture. Stylistically, it is an 'iron fist in a velvet glove', noted for its effortless balance, freshness, and a long, savory finish with mineral undertones. The varietal composition is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is approximately between 2029 and 2069.
Accolades
William Kelley, Robert Parker – 100 points
James Suckling – 100 points
Jeb Dunnuck – 100 points
Vinous – 99 points
Description
Chateau Margaux 2019 is a Premier Grand Cru Classé wine from the Margaux appellation on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a storied history dating back to the 12th century and has been owned by the Mentzelopoulos family since 1977, currently led by Corinne Mentzelopoulos. The winery is celebrated for its 'Versailles of the Médoc' neo-Palladian villa and a winemaking philosophy that combines meticulous precision with a transition toward organic and biodynamic farming.
Wine Description
This vintage presents a deep garnet-purple colour with remarkable clarity. The nose is soaring and complex, offering a perfumed bouquet of blackcurrants, raspberries, and violets, layered with sophisticated notes of pencil shavings, sandalwood, and a hint of truffles. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet agile, featuring a strikingly vibrant core of fruit framed by 'ultra-fine' filigreed tannins that provide a silky, raw silk texture. Stylistically, it is an 'iron fist in a velvet glove', noted for its effortless balance, freshness, and a long, savory finish with mineral undertones. The varietal composition is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is approximately between 2029 and 2069.
Accolades
William Kelley, Robert Parker – 100 points
James Suckling – 100 points
Jeb Dunnuck – 100 points
Vinous – 99 points
