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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
Chateau Margaux, August 2003 - September 1st, 2003
The first Sauvignon blanc juices have shown, as we would have expected, very high levels of sugar, with a potential alcoholic degree approaching 14°. We are now somewhat used to this level of sugar, since it has almost become the general rule over the last few years. At Chateau Margaux, the primary aromas are fine, delicate but discreet; on the whole typical of a hot year. The total acidity i...
Vintage 2003
2003 was the hottest vintage ever seen in Bordeaux. The most successful châteaux have passed their exceptional 2000s and some claim to have made their greatest wines in living memory.
Very dry and extremely hot summer days and nights (16 days > 95°F compared to 2 in 2000, 6 in 2005, 4 in 2009). Need to eliminate the superscript here. I can't figure out how to do it.) The deeply colored reds, low acidities and high tannins are a departure fr...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2024 | 2020 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655€ +11.6% | 587€ +14.9% | 511€ +4.5% | 489€ +4.7% | 467€ -2.3% | 478€ -33.7% | 721€ -6.1% | 768€ |
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.