...made from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. As with most Medocs, the alcohol here is actually lower (a modest 13.3%) than ,most of its siblings. Abundant blueberry, cassisand acacia flower as well as hints of charcoal andforest floor aromas that are almost Burgundian intheir complexity, are followed by a wine displayin, g sweet, well-integrated tannins, as well as acertain ethereal lightness, despite the wine's overall size. Rich, round, generous and unusually approachable for such a young Margaux, this 2009 should , drink well for 30-35+ years.' Robert Parker,99 points
Château Margaux 2009
France
...made from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. As with most Medocs, the alcohol here is actually lower (a modest 13.3%) than ,most of its siblings. Abundant blueberry, cassisand acacia flower as well as hints of charcoal andforest floor aromas that are almost Burgundian intheir complexity, are followed by a wine displayin, g sweet, well-integrated tannins, as well as acertain ethereal lightness, despite the wine's overall size. Rich, round, generous and unusually approachable for such a young Margaux, this 2009 should , drink well for 30-35+ years.' Robert Parker,99 points