Wine: 1998 Chateau Margaux
Review: This is the grand-daddy of of the Bordeaux's (at least in my opinion). Something about the wines in the Margaux AOC really hits home with me, and, of course this is the premiere estate. The Margaux estate has been producing wine since the 1400s and its vines have an average age of 35 years. The estate produces approximately 12,500 case of its premiere wine each year.
I ordered this wine through WineBid in June and received it last week. I could not wait to try it, so I bought a decanter into work and when it arrived I popped open the bottle to share with my co-workers (hey, why drink something this good alone :)). it was very cool to have the aromas of berry and leather fill the office and a great prelude to drinking.
The 1998 vintage of this wine is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Petite Verdot and Cabernet Franc. This is a subtle wine that has smoothed out over time. It had hints of blackberry, cinnamon and other spices. Overall, a well-rounded wine with lots of body...and a very enjoyable experience.
Price: $180
Grade: 100
Review: This is the grand-daddy of of the Bordeaux's (at least in my opinion). Something about the wines in the Margaux AOC really hits home with me, and, of course this is the premiere estate. The Margaux estate has been producing wine since the 1400s and its vines have an average age of 35 years. The estate produces approximately 12,500 case of its premiere wine each year.
I ordered this wine through WineBid in June and received it last week. I could not wait to try it, so I bought a decanter into work and when it arrived I popped open the bottle to share with my co-workers (hey, why drink something this good alone :)). it was very cool to have the aromas of berry and leather fill the office and a great prelude to drinking.
The 1998 vintage of this wine is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Petite Verdot and Cabernet Franc. This is a subtle wine that has smoothed out over time. It had hints of blackberry, cinnamon and other spices. Overall, a well-rounded wine with lots of body...and a very enjoyable experience.
Price: $180
Grade: 100
Labels: Bordeaux, Chateau Margaux, review
posted by allan at 9:19 AM
1 Comments:
What a wonderful memory for a great bordeaux! How long did you decant it? In a few weeks I will have the pleasure of drinking some good vintage Bordeaux, some of which include Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1961.. Chateau Le Gay, 1989.. and Chateau Margaux!!, 1989.. Cheers!
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