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Margaux 1986 150cl

1er Grand Cru Classé | Margaux | Bordeaux | France
CHF 1’610.70
Critics scores
98 Wine Spectator
An absolute classic; incredibly concentrated, complex, elegant and firm without a hint of hardness. Layers of blackberry, cassis, plum, cedar, vanilla and spice, yet there is also a sense of reserve, indicating this has plenty of room to grow. Best from 1995 through 2000. <br/>
97 Robert Parker
The 1986 Chateau Margaux is one of the dark horses of the vintage. It has an exquisite bouquet that is now fully mature, with a mixture of red and black fruit, violets, pastilles and hints of cold stone. It blossoms in the glass, gaining intensity all the time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a more robust Margaux as you would expect given the vintage, clearly with firm backbone, more straight-laced than the 1985 or 1989. Yet there is wonderful delineation and focus here. If you seek strictness and classicism in a wine, then this is the place to come, plus there is superb mineralité and tension on the ferrous finish. Perhaps a little overlooked in recent years, the 1986 Margaux comes highly recommended for those who love the property. This is a wine finally coming of age. Tasted July 2016.
17 Rene Gabriel
Magnum. Extrem dunkel, immer noch viel Purpur-Reflexe in der Mitte zeigend. Das Bouquet ist irgendwie schizophren. Es balancieren sich da Töne, welche an einen Amarone erinnern, dann gibt es Nuancen von einer an Malaga erinnernden Altweinnuance. Dann steigt eine kompottige Vierfruchtmarmelade in die nasale Szene und alles wird mit einem schier buttrigen, laktisch anmutenden Ton aufgefüllt. Im zweiten Ansatz; Mineralität in Form von jodig-torfigen Konturen. Im Gaumen wie ein grosses unfertiges Beton-Gebäude ohne Mauern. Die Tannine sind unfertig, brutal und der Wein hat sich in all den Jahren überhaupt nicht entwickelt. So stellt sich denn nach 30 Jahren die Frage, ob es denn da überhaupt noch eine Zukunft für diesen hinterfragenden Margaux gibt? Ich stehe diesem Wein schon lange kritisch gegenüber und habe halbe und normale Flaschen erlebt, welche ebenso viel unverdaute Gerbstoffe aufwiesen, aber schon auf dem Oxydationstrip waren. Das Potential liegt bei 20/20. Der Spass hält sich in sehr tiefen angelegten Grenzen. Ist er schon gegangen? Oder kommt er gar nie??? 17/20? trinken?
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Château Margaux

Unarguably, the most stunning property amongst the Médoc châteaux, its grand façade matched with its dramatic tree-lined drive speaks volumes of the Château Margaux’s already impressive reputation. Built in the early 19th century, the château still stands tall representing centuries of past vine growers. Greek born, André Mentzelopoulos bought the estate in 1949, and since the 1980s, his daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos has followed in his well-built traditions. By 1983, the charming, now late Paul Pontallier joined the team, becoming technical director at only 27-years-old.  The traditional château, led by the young, but talented crew, has grown into one of Bodeaux’s best. The 262-hectare estate produces their signature Cabernet Sauvignon driven Grand Vin, Château Margaux. As well as a remarkable second wine, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, and a pure Sauvignon Blanc, unique to Margaux, Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux.