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Château Margaux 1959

Château Margaux, Bordeaux, Ranska

Château Margaux
Bordeaux Ranska
  • 98
    Pistettä
  • The 479 best of the all Tb wines
  • 24 tasters of 24 recommend this wine
970 98
  • Maista
  • Viinihetki

  • Maakohtainen sijoitus ?

    407

  • Tuottajan sijoitus ?

    18

  • Dekantointi Aika

    2h

  • Viini on parhaimmillaan

    now to 2035

  • Ruokasuositus

    Duck Bolognese

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Duck Bolognese

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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...

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Wine Information

Even before the beginning of the harvest, this vintage was acclaimed as "vintage of the century". It is true that in every part of France the summer had been exceptionally hot and dry in fact, not only Bordeaux but also Burgundy and Champagne had great success. The heat-wave during the harvest made the vinification difficult, and sometimes perilous, since few cellars at that time had equipment to cool the fermenting musts. It has sometimes bee...

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Vuosikerta 1959

Bordeaux 1959 was proclaimed wine year of the century by overzealous journalists. Although it was a great year, it just wasn't the best year of the century. The year started with ideal weather conditions. The summer was perfect until the fall, when the rains arrived in mid-September. But the rains gave way to hot and dry weather, preparing a magnificent setting for the start of the harvest. The result was a truly ripe and juicy harvest. Reds a...

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Viinin keskihinta

2024 2020 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2005 2000
1 290€ +44.9% 890€ +25.2% 711€ +2.6% 693€ -12.4% 791€ +1.8% 777€ -19.3% 963€ +1.3% 951€ +60.4% 593€ +18.6% 500€

This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.

Viiniarvio

color

Full

ending

Long

nose

Youthful, Complex ja Generous

recommend

Yes

taste

Complex, Well-structured, Multi-dimensional, Full, Harmonious ja Vivid

Kirjoita arviosi

The 1959 Chateau Margaux reveals a deep garnet color with an alluring mahogany rim, showcasing its age and grace.

The bouquet is extraordinarily rich and complex, exuding scents of black currant, ripe plum, and morello cherries, complemented by a luxurious tapestry of tobacco, cedar, and leather. Floral hints of violet and a whisper of dried roses lend an elegant layer, while a truffle-like earthiness enriches the overall aromatic profile.

On the palate, this legendary vintage offers a full-bodied, opulent experience. The flavors are deep and intense, with a beautiful concentration of mature dark fruits melded with notes of chocolate, coffee, and sweet spices. The mouthfeel is velvety, with perfectly integrated, silky tannins and a vibrant acidity that brings balance and longevity to the wine.

The finish is exceptionally long and refined, with a lingering aftertaste of dark fruits, spice, and a hint of minerality that underscores the exquisite terroir of Margaux.

Overall: The 1959 Chateau Margaux stands as a monumental vintage. It offers an unparalleled combination of power, elegance, and complexity, with a depth and refinement that are rarely matched. Perfect for special occasions, it remains vibrant and capable of further aging, though it is supremely enjoyable now.

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  • 99p

I liked the 1959 Margaux more at first, as this wine was all about the iron fist/velvet glove thing. Darker and blacker, the Margaux had nice grape and flesh to its nutty palate. There was good grit to its finish, although it felt like it was missing a piece or two in the middle. Joe Tech found it ‘classic Margaux,’ and it sure was (93).

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  • 93p

This wonderful 1959 displayed an intense brick red colour. The nose was exquisite with a fine aroma reminiscent of Romeo & Giulietta cigars in a cedarwood box, hints of dried fruits, violets and wisteria in the background, refined spiciness and hints of smoky minerality, roasted chestnuts appearing after some oxygen contact. On the palate elegant with creamy texture, smoky minerality, roasted chestnuts and fine floral tones with hints of dried fruits and balmy spices. A whiff of beeswax polish in the background. A splendid bottle with great depth and excellent length, the best wine of the evening. Just wonderful. 

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  • 98p

It has sometimes been said that 1959 was the last great vintage of a bygone age; 1961 being the first one in the modern era. Château Margaux 1959 is really a great wine, with a powerful, complex, very fine and elegant bouquet but a little less profound and rich than the 1961. On the palate, it is very concentrated, powerful, but rather less long and less smooth than the 1961. Without any question, it is a very great bottle, which should be enjoyed now. The magnums today are showing more freshness; they can be kept for a few more years.

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Tietoja

Alkuperä

Margaux, Bordeaux

Vuosikerran laatu

Ylivertainen

Hintansa arvoinen

Hyvä

Sijoituspotentiaali

Keskiverto

Väärennösriski

Ole varovainen

Viinin kestävyys lasissa

1h
Virheellinen informaatio
Virheitä sivustolla, kerro meille
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