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  • Country ranking ?

    1 416
  • Producer ranking ?

    88
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Beef

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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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Vintage 1994

Bordeaux Vintage Report 1994 / After a mild winter, spring brought heavy rain and frost which significantly damaged the vineyards. After a stormy start to the summer, the weather calmed down and changed very favorably for the latter part of the vintage. The harvest took place in good conditions and the vintage ended moderately to even good. The wines are perfectly pleasant today.

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The 1994 Chateau Margaux shows a mature, deep ruby color with hints of brick red at the edges, suggesting the wine's evolution in bottle.

The nose is rich and complex, displaying an array of matured fruit characteristics, including notes of stewed blackberries and dried cherries. There's an overlay of secondary nuances such as cigar box, cedar, and a touch of earthiness, reminiscent of wet forest floor. Floral hints of dried rose and lavender add elegance, while a whisper of black tea suggests the wine's age and development.

The palate offers a refined structure, with silky, mellowed tannins that frame the mature fruit flavors beautifully. The initial wave of dark fruits gives way to subtler flavors of leather, tobacco, and a hint of graphite, reflecting its time in oak and bottle. Despite its age, there is still a vibrant acidity that provides balance and lifts the complex flavors, adding freshness to the mellow richness.

The finish is lengthy and nuanced, with continuing notes of dried fruit and a persistent, earthy undertone that complements the wine’s mature character. The endnote is accented by a hint of spice, providing a satisfying closure to the tasting experience.

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Margaux, Bordeaux
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