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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
The quality of this wine, from a rather small harvest, has long been judged as just average. The most recent bottle opened in 2011 however was quite surprising. The wine was a pretty color. The nose proved complex and seductive, preceding a very fleshy and powerful palate which perhaps could only be criticized for its slightly tannic finish.
Vintage 1917
The weather during the summer was unstable, but the harvest was carried out in fine weather. (The picking began 22nd September)
