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Château Margaux 2004

Château Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Château Margaux
Bordeaux France
  • 95
    Points
  • The 1 174 best
    of 3 290 954
    wines globally
  • 7 Pros of
    7 recommend
    this wine
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  • Moment

  • Country ranking ?

    1 022

  • Producer ranking ?

    58

  • Decanting time

    3h

  • When to drink

    now to 2030

  • Food Pairing

    Cherry Tomato Tart

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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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Average Bottle Price

2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
300€ -6.5% 321€ +6.3% 302€ -22.4% 389€ +45.7% 267€

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.

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Written Notes

The 2004 Chateau Margaux exhibits a medium garnet color with slight bricking at the edges, indicating its maturation and evolution in the bottle.

The bouquet offers a refined complexity with an elegant mix of red and black fruits, primarily notes of cassis, raspberry, and a hint of blackberry. Layered upon these are secondary aromas of dried flowers, particularly violets and a touch of rose, alongside nuances of cigar box, leather, and a whisper of truffle. The subtle influence of oak adds a hint of vanilla and sweet spices.

On the palate, the wine is gracefully matured, presenting a silky texture with resolved tannins that envelope the mouth. The fruit is still vibrant but now shows signs of tertiary development, displaying flavors of dried cherries and fig, complemented by notes of forest floor and mushroom. The acidity is well integrated, providing freshness that balances the wine’s depth.

The finish is long and nuanced, with continuing themes of mature fruit and earthy elements. There is a persistent mineral streak that lends a sense of place, reflecting the gravelly soils of Margaux.

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  • 95p
The 2004 Margaux had ‘berry cobbler,’ per Gil, and he hit it on the head again, as usual, twirling his hammer and popping it back in his holster. Sweet, crumbly, nutty and crusty, I couldn’t get past the berry cobbler thing – that summed it up 100%. The richness of the wine was a different league than the Pavillons. A quadrafecta of rich, concentrated coffee, earth, cassis and nut flavors paid off big-time. Long and regal, this was excellent stuff. Paul admired, ‘the scent of Margaux, subtle and extremely refined…combines power and subtlety so harmoniously…soft power.’ The nose became more decadent, with coffee and chocolate emerging.
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  • 94p

Tasted in July 2024. Elegant with finesse, great midpalate, structure, depth, and a sophisticated touch. A perfect balance assures long life.

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  • 94p
Ruby, perfumed and layered nose, very elegant, dark berries, complex, violets, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, lively feel to it, youthful, ripe tannins, elegant, very long.
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Origin

Margaux, Bordeaux

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Poor

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None

Glass time

1h
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