Chateau Margaux 2020

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Chateau Margaux 2020 History

Built in 1811 by the Marquis Douat de Colonilla, Margaux boasts one of the most magnificent château in Bordeaux, the tree-lined driveway and neo-classical façade one of the most recognisable images of the region. Vineyards were developed back in the mid 17th century and by the beginning of the 18th century the wines of Margaux were already well-known as some of the best ‘new clarets’ in England.

Margaux was one of the original four first growths identified in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux, the other three being Lafite, Latour and Haut-Brion, (Mouton was elevated in 1973). More recently, the Greek-born entrepreneur André Mentzelopoulos acquired the estate in 1977 and these days his daughter Corinne runs the show. The estate comprises 99ha, of which 87ha is red (75% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, 5% petit Verdot & cabernet franc) and 12ha white (100% sauvignon blanc).

Jane Anson MW described the Margaux style in Decanter Magazine as "graceful, nuanced and perfumed".

The 2020 Chateau Margaux is a blend of 89% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 2% petit verdot and 1% cabernet franc. It's 13.5% alcohol.

This wine was purchased en-primeur and since its arrival iun Sydney has been stored in a temperature controlled cabinet.

"This has grip and poise, it edges forward with slate textured tannins, not givin too much away at first, but sit with it, because the future brilliance of this Margaux is there to be seen if you take your time. It displays a seriousness of intent that sets it apart in expression from vintages like the 2018, and has dense and powerful red and black fruits along with supple and plentiful tannins that have no intention of relinquishing their hold for decades to come. Gingerbread, liqourice root, grilled sandalwood, red peppers, mint leaf and peony flowers add waves of complexity as it widens and softens through the mid palate, along with raspberry puree and edges of patisserie cream. A Margaux for the ages. 100% new oak, 36hl/h yield after the dry summer."
100 points, Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com, February 2023.

"Gorgeous aromas of dark plums and violets. Orange peel, too. Some crushed stone. Bark. Stems. Iron shavings. Full-bodied, but very tight and compacted. The tannins are all here making it very structured, yet they are polished and melted together. Needs years to show all of its greatness. Incredible polish and structure. More structured than the 2019. Try after 2030 and beyond."
100 points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, May 2023.

"The 2020 Chateau Margaux is deep garnet-purple in color. After a couple of swirls, notions of blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, and juicy black plums soar from the glass, leading to underlying suggestions of dark chocolate, candied violets, cast-iron pan, and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate is satiny smooth, vibrant, and energetic, featuring floral, mineral, and black fruit layers, finishing very long and shimmery. Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for 89% of the blend, completed by 8% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc."
99 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, March 2023.

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