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19 Rene Gabriel
Seit 1991 die kleinste Ernste. Damals war es der Frost der die Ernte reduzierte. Dieses Jahr war es die extreme Trockenheit. Nur 29 hl/ha. 86 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Merlot, 2 % Petit Verdot, 2 % Cabernet Franc. Dunkle Rosen, dunkle Hölzer, Unterholz, Trüffel, schwarze Pflaumen, alles bewegt sich irgendwie im Untergrund, die Nase ist nicht so süss wie sonst jeweils bei den Primeurproben, man muss dem Wein also entgegnen, nicht nur begegnen. Samtiger Gaumen, trotz der Weichheit spürt man die Intensität und den Reichtum der Tanninen (hat mehr Gerbstoffe wie 2009 und 2010!), mehr fleischig als stoffig, geniale Fruchtnote im Extrakt, gehackte Preiselbeeren und Waldfrüchte, langes Finale. Ist noch in einem zurückhaltenden Stadium jetzt während der Primeurprobe und wird lange dauern bis er sich so richtig zeigen kann. Ein ziemlich - durch Säure und Tannine - grosser, langlebiger Château Margaux den man mit praktisch keinem anderen, eben so grossen Jahrgang vergleichen kann.
94 Wine Spectator
This has a restrained core of steeped plum, blackberry and anise, studded with tobacco and roasted cedar notes. The structure is silky but persistent, with an almost-succulent feel through the finish, while warm bergamot, singed cedar, vanilla and sanguine hints define the finish. Discreet today, but shows the balance and precision to unfold slowly with cellaring. Best from 2017 through 2030. –JM
93 Robert Parker
The renowned Chateau Margaux’s 2011 boasts a dark ruby/plum color as well as a fragrant perfume of spring flowers, sweet, supple, well-integrated tannins, medium body, and the elegance and nobility expected from a great first-growth. Although it is not as powerful or concentrated as the 2009 or 2010 (no 2011s are), it possesses finesse, elegance, purity and suppleness. The wine is surprisingly approachable already yet should keep for 15-20 years.<br/><br/>
93 Vinous
The 2011 Château Margaux has a more open-knit bouquet with brambly red fruit than its peers with notes of sage, leather and tobacco, perhaps a little more animally than its peers? The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins on the entry, plenty of tobacco-stained black fruit, pencil box and white pepper, fanning out with confidence on the finish that has just a little dryness. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting. -- Neal Martin
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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.