Ratings: Robert Parker 92/100, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 15.5/20, Jancis Robinson 16.5/20, Decanter 4****, Jean-Marc Quarin 90/100
“This superb 2008, with its deep purple color, reveals aromas of undergrowth, sweet and red currants, licorice, and roasted herbs. Classic, elegant, and medium-bodied, it offers a complex and seductive palette, an almost intellectual and hedonistic tension. Enjoy this delicious Margaux over the next 12–15 years at least.” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker). • Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 12 bottles of this wine shipped within France •
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Eye
a deep, brilliant garnet color
Nose
Very expressive and powerful, with distinct floral notes accented by hints of vanilla and a touch of red berries
Palate
A clean, elegant attack, good body, and well-integrated tannins, with a round mid-palate and a long, lingering finish
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The wine owes its class and character to the heart of the Cantenac plateau and its deep siliceous and clayey gravel, which the estate largely shares with Rauzan-Ségla. Under the direction of Henri Lurton, it consistently displays a suppleness and aromatic finesse all its own, making it highly sought after by wine lovers who appreciate what they expect from a fine Margaux. In the most recent vintages, it seems to have taken another step forward in the precision of its expression of the terroir. The second wine, Baron-de-Brane, shares the same aesthetic with a suppleness in the tannins that should appeal to many restaurateurs and wine lovers.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This Second Growth is led with conviction and talent by Henri Lurton, who benefits from both a superb terroir and modern facilities. Here, he crafts very refined wines that embody what might be called the Margaux signature—without heaviness or affectation, but with delicate fruit. The estate has just released a series of impressive vintages that are propelling it to the top of the appellation. Now is the time to enjoy them.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 4 reviews
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