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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 very low percentage of Merlot in the blend, and the hard-won ripening of the Cabernet Sauvignon, gave this vintage from the outset a certain austerity and a characteristic firmness in the finish. Fortunately, the development in bottle has helped the wine to acquire in the end a very classic finesse and has helped to soften the tannins. Today, on the palate, it is more tender, though it is still slightly dry in the finish. Can 1984 stil...
Vintage 1984
Bordeaux / The year 1984 was statistically as poor as 1972. The cold and poor vintage was nevertheless transformed into moderate with skillful winegrowers using new production methods, tools and know-how. The vintage was overpriced after 1982. High wine prices at that time, combined with a poor vintage, resulted in leftover stocks. Now the situation is different and the wines for sale now have excellent value for money. However, they are not w...
