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Wine Description
The Story
Since the 17th Century, the first wine of Château Margaux has been recognised as being one of the greatest wines in the entire world. It owes its unique qualities to the genius of its terroir as well as to the passionate work of a succession of generations. It’s a remarkable wine that comes from a combination of characteristics that are only rarely found: finesse, elegance, complexity, density, intensity, length and freshness. Although its tan...
Wine Information
Described as very powerful, tannic and missing a bit of finesse in its youth, this wine, like the 1855 left us speechless when we tasted it in 2016. With remarkable aromatic complexity, we were surprised by the wines youthfulness, softeness and charm. Extraordinary!
Vintage 1868
A very early vintage. The cellar master noted, "Picking began on 7th September and finished on 18th of the same month. Excessive heat for nine days."
