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A relatively soft, fruit nose, thanks to the high proportion of Merlot in the blend. Plush red fruit, with plums and raspberries and a touch of crème de cassis. What is most immediately striking however is the texture of the tannins – crushed velvet tannins that flow seamlessly across the palate. There’s a tension and salty minerality too, that stretches out the palate, then fans out on the finish. Quite sumptuous already, and has the sensation of being complex without excessive intensity.
Plump, silky and seductive are the words often used to describe wines from Margaux. Because of their style, they tend to be user friendly and more approachable when young. This is in part due to its terroir which is comprised of the thinnest soil as well as the highest proportion of chunky gravel in all of the Médoc. It drains well but also is it more susceptible to vintage variation. Margaux wines tend to have the highest proportions of Merlot within the core of the Médoc further adding to their ample roundness and openness. Margaux is home to the largest number of classified growths including its namesake first growth, Château Margaux, as well as third growths, Palmer and d'Issan.
