1994 Margaux, Chateau Bordeaux Blend
Reviews of 1994 Margaux, Chateau Bordeaux Blend
92 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
February 1997
Since 1978 there have been only two first-growths (or two of the so-called "big eight" of Bordeaux) that have been consistently excellent to superb - Chateau Haut-Brion and Chateau Margaux. Margaux's admirable consistency is well-displayed in the 1993-95 wines. Chateau Margaux was one of the last estates to bottle their 1994 (September, 1996), hoping to soften the vintage's high, hard tannin level. The wine has turned out to be a classic, long-lived Margaux. The opaque purple color is followed by this estate's tell-tale aromas of flowers, blackcurrants, licorice, and smoky oak. This dense, powerful, closed wine is a true vin de gard. It needs a decade of cellaring, but it should last for 25-35 years. Readers may find this wine reminiscent of the 1988, only riper and more powerful. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030.
90-91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 1996
With what will undoubtedly be high enthusiasm for the 1995, there may be a tendency to forget the fine 1994. This wine will not be bottled until fall because of its power. It exhibits a healthy dark ruby/purple color, a classic lead pencil, cassis, and vanillin-scented nose, medium body, sweet, ripe black fruits, excellent density, high tannin, and a firm, structured, powerful finish. This wine will not be as flattering young as the 1995. It is built along the lines of the 1988 but may be even more ageworthy. The 1994 will require 4-5 years of cellaring and will keep for 20+.
90-92 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
April 1995
Forty-seven percent of the harvest made it into the 1994 Margaux. The wine is reminiscent of their 1985, with more structure and tannin. It exhibits a deep, opaque ruby/purple color, and an attractive, sweet nose of blackcurrants, spice, toast, and floral scents. Good fatness, layered richness, impressive extraction of fruit, and fine purity are noticeable in this medium-bodied, elegant yet concentrated wine. The finish exhibits sweet but noticeable tannin. The wine will firm up in the barrel. This outstanding Margaux should drink well during its first decade of life and keep for 20-35 years. By the way, the 1993 Margaux, which was just about to be bottled, continues to taste like one of the stars of that vintage.
90 points, Wine Spectator
January 1997
Not a big Margaux, this is all in refinement. Pretty aromas of berries, raspberries and toasted oak and warm flavors that build on your palate. Medium-bodied, with fine, well-integrated tannins and a caressing finish. Better in 1999.
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