Chateau Margaux 2008

Chateau Margaux slightly bin soiled label 2008

ex Vat € 459,00
in Vat € 555,39
Volume 0,75l

Chateau Margaux slightly stained 2008

ex Vat € 399,00
in Vat € 482,79
Volume 0,75l
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Classification Premier Cru Classe
Type Red
Brand Chateau Margaux
Vintage 2008
Country France
Region Bordeaux, Margaux
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend,
Volume 0,75
Condition In Original Wooden Case
Label Perfect
Drinkable -2050
Stock 0
Condition Perfect
Label Slightly bin stained
Condition Perfect
Label Slightly bin stained

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

This is a superb vintage for Chateau Margaux, and while it may be too early to say this, the 2008 appears superior to the 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001. Only 36% of the crop was utilized and the yields were 40 hectoliters per hectare. An exceptionally late harvest for this estate began on October 3 for the Merlot, and finished on October 23. The final blend includes a whoppingly high 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and dollops of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. As always, the first characteristic one notices is the extraordinary floral component as well as the sweet black currant fruit allied to full-bodied richness, sweet tannin, and superb freshness and delineation. In many ways, the 2008 is reminiscent of the 1996, but the former wine is showing even more density and concentration than the 1996 did at the same point in its evolution. The 2008, which appears set for 30-40 years of longevity, is a remarkable effort from this great estate.

Winespectator (91)

A tangy style, with lots of grilled herb, dried bay leaf and damson plum notes laced with extra roasted cedar and mesquite on the finish. Opens slowly, very slowly, to show more layers of flesh, mulled cherry and spice, with a lingering sanguine note developing on the finish. Needs patience.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (8.25)


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