Top 10 best wines of Margaux appellation

Visit Margaux is a French appellation d'origine contrôlée red wine produced around the commune of Margaux in the Médoc. Discover here the classification of the best Margaux wines and vintages.

 

DISCOVER THE GREAT MARGAUX

 

RANKING OF MARGAUX'S BEST WINES

Today, Comptoir des Millésimes has selected for you the best AOC wines Margaux according to Wine Spectator ratings.

The information and tasting notes associated with each bottle come from the tasting translation of Mr. Robert Parkerthe team's famous taster Wine Advocate, and his team.

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• TOP 1 ♢ CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1990

100/100 Robert Parker

"The vintage of the century, a wine of legend. Le Château Margaux 1990 has turned into a sensational wine that eclipses both the 1988 and 1989 ... and then some. It has a magnificent ethereal bouquet with sumptuous red fruits, leather, camphor and licorice. This is the kind of nose you immerse yourself in. Is there a hint of brettanomyces here? If there is, I don't care. The palate is soft and sensual with incredible depth. Fleshy and full-bodied for Château Margaux, without excess thanks to its breeding and finesse. There are layers of red fruit, kirsch, sage and fig, later tobacco and cloves. I feel that this 1990 Château Margaux is at its peak, and yet the harmony, the pure greed of this wine will seduce you. Magnificent. Tasted in May 2016."

 

• TOP 2 ♢ CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1996

100/100 Robert Parker

"Château Margaux 1996, a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, is a serious contender for the other great wines of this vintage. It offers everything you could want from a great Margaux. It has breathtaking delineation and freshness on the nose, discreet at first, then come superb floral notes, mineral-infused black fruit, hints of blueberry, crushed stone and violet. The palate is perfectly balanced, with filigreed tannins and perfect acidity, a wine where everything seems to be in its place. Blackberries, crushed stones on the first palate, just a touch of spice towards the end that shows supreme control. This is a Margaux that seems to light up the senses. It was remarkable in its youth ... something that hasn't changed a bit in the two decades since. This may well prove to be the Left Bank apogee of the 1990s. Tasted in July 2016."

 

• TOP 3 ♢ CHÂTEAU PALMER 1961

100/100 Robert Parker

"The bouquet is difficult to translate into words. Celestial, ethereal, moving and profound - they all apply here. It's still a wine in its prime, with dark berries, graphite and mineral notes, a touch of faded violet petals. Its ineffable purity strikes you askew. The palate is defined by its filigree framework of tannin - precise and lacy, giving it the texture of a mature Richebourg. Yet it is undeniably Margaux, for there is astonishing structure on the finish, astonishing precision and an endless aftertaste that is borderline supernatural. This bottle reminds me of the first time I tasted the 1961 Palmer many years ago when I gave it a perfect score without hesitation. This is exactly the same: a perfect wine and an authentic legend. Tasted in May 2016."

 

• TOP 4 ♢ CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1900

 

100/100 Robert Parker

"A legendary bottle. Tasted 2 times with consistent notes, the Margaux 1900 is one of the most renowned wines of this century. Interestingly, it was originally thought to lack aging potential because it was so drinkable by the time it was ten or twelve years old. Production of 1900 Margaux exceeded 30,000 cases, which is almost identical to what was produced in 1982, a wine whose acidity, alcohol and extraction levels were strikingly similar. Will the 1982 be 100 years old? The Margaux 1900 is an immortal wine in large part because it's still so young and fresh, with all the nuances and complexities that wine lovers hope to develop. Splendidly rich, with a perfume that must fill a room, incredibly unctuous, opulent and focused, it's a viticultural tour de force. The fact that it manages to balance power and high flavor extraction with finesse and elegance makes it stand out as one of the most extraordinary wines I've ever tasted. Not only will this wine live for another decade, I suspect it has the potential to last 20-30 years into the next century. A breathtaking wine!"

 

• TOP 5 ♢ CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2015

98-100/100 Robert Parker

"Château Margaux 2015 is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, representing 35% of the estate's total production. Aged entirely in new oak, it has a lucid garnet color. The bouquet is aimed straight at the senses - there's nothing crazy about it, as it almost knocks you off your stool with its intense minerality embroidered in that iridescent graphite nose. Concentration and penetration are among the best I've tasted from this estate since 1997. The palate is surprisingly well-balanced, perfectly balanced with super-fine tannins surrounded by blackberry, blueberry, graphite and cedar. Like Pavillon Rouge this year, there's a Pauillac-like sense of authority and aristocracy, lifted by the Margaux-inspired femininity that completes this 2015 left-bank stand-out. Post script: I composed this tasting note five days before Paul Pontallier passed away. It's a final gift from a gifted winemaker."

 

• TOP 6 ♢ CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2010

 

99/100 Robert Parker

"The 2010 is a brilliant Château Margaux, as one would expect in this vintage. The percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend reached 90%, the rest being Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and only 38% of the crop made it into Château Margaux. Paul Pontallier, the administrator, told me that this wine has even higher levels of tannin than other extraordinary vintages such as 2005, 2000, 1996, and so on. Dark purple, pure and intense, with floral notes, enormous opulence and presence on the palate, is a wine of considerable nobility. With a myriad of blueberry, blackcurrant and violet-infused fruit and an alcohol level in excess of 13.5% (albeit modest compared to several other premier crus, including Château Latour and Château Haut-Brion), its wonderfully smooth texture, ripe tannin."

 

• TOP 7 ♢ CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2009

99/100 Robert Parker

"A brilliant offering from the Mentzelopoulos family, once again their talented manager, Paul Pontallier, has produced a highly concentrated Château Margaux 2009, concentrated from 87% of Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mainly Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. As with most Medocs, alcohol is actually lower (13.3%) than most of its siblings. Abundant blueberry, blackcurrant and acacia blossoms and almost Burgundian charcoal and forest aromas are followed by a wine with soft, well-integrated tannins and a certain ethereal lightness despite the wine's bulk. Rich, round, generous and exceptionally approachable for such a young Margaux, this 2009 should drink well for 30-35 years. Tasted on December 23, 2011.

 

• TOP 8 ♢ CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2000

99/100 Robert Parker

"Blind-tasted, the 2000 Château Margaux is a reminder of the heights the millennium could reach. Remarkably deep, the bouquet joins you at the seat with hearty red berries, clove and truffle, cedar notes emerging over time. As the aromatics open up and atrophy, the fruit profile seems to darken, manifesting itself in blackcurrant and blueberry. The medium-bodied palate reveals filigree tannins. There's immense depth and symmetry conveyed by this First Growth, quite masculine for the estate with a gentle but insistent grip. It's a brilliant wine that flirts with perfection. Give it another 3-4 years if you can, as it will last for decades. Tasted in November 2016."

 

TOP 9 ♢ CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2005

 98+/100 Robert Parker

"Château Margaux 2005 (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot), a sumptuous perfume of blackcurrant, velvety new saddle leather, spring flowers and spices. The wood is already completely hidden beneath the cascade of fruit in this medium to full-bodied, pure and majestic wine. This concentrated, dense, yet remarkably elegant, multi-layered wine has a finish of over 45 seconds. It builds progressively to a crescendo and finish. This is a stunner that can already be tackled, but promises to be better in 5-10 years and to last at least 25 years or more. Tasted in November on June 29, 2015."

 

• TOP 10 ♢ CHÂTEAU PALMER 1983

98/100 Robert Parker

"Tasted at the Chateau Palmer vertical in London, this was the best 1983 Chateau Palmer I've come across. The nose is ethereal with wonderful definition: red berries tinged with mint, cedar, dried rose petals and very subtle acidity of a November fire. It's the definition and purity that seduce, and yes, it's reminiscent of 1961. The palate is beautifully balanced and supple. Like the previous bottles, there's a Burgundian sensibility about this Palmer, sensual on the palate with a crystalline finish that will have you reaching for the glass for another sip. Robert Parker declared the 1983 vintage to be the best vintage following the 1961 era, and I couldn't agree more. This 1983 Palmer is probably at its peak now, though I have no doubt it will continue to sail high for many years to come. Tasted in May 2016."

 

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We also recommend other great châteaux in the Margaux appellation: the Château Brane-Cantenacthe Château Rauzan-Séglathe Château Lascombes, Château d'Issan, Malescot-St-Exupéryand many others on Comptoir des Millésimes.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES OF MARGAUX'S GRANDS CRUS

This is the southernmost appellation in the Médoc, and certainly one of the most prestigious. The commonly accepted image is one of feminine, silky wines. Identified with a world-famous commune and château, the appellation actually covers five communes: Margaux, Cantenac, Soussans, Labarde and Arsac.

To the eye: The wine's color shows a certain intensity, which is maintained through ageing. In its early years, the wine shows its structure and ageing potential with a powerful hue. A mixture of ruby and garnet.

Nose: Elegant and lively, this is a very complex wine. The fruit comes to the fore very early on, with cherry and redcurrant, to which are added notes of cinnamon, spices and coffee. The bouquet then reveals scents of undergrowth, mushroom and clove as it ages.

Palate: Rich, full-bodied and well-structured, this wine boasts youth and ambition. It is supple and aromatically complex, giving it a very seductive, harmonious character. This wine is perfectly constituted and develops magnificently throughout its life. The tannins develop into a round, warm and suave whole.