1993 Chateau Margaux Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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WS 90
WS 90

Wine Spectator, January 1996

Château Margaux is back after a weak '92. Big for the vintage, featuring loads of new oak to provide a smoky, toasty taste. Attractive currant, black cherry and rose petal character. Medium-bodied, exotic and ripe...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 1993
Size 750ML

Chateau Margaux is a famous wine estate in the Medoc region, which along with Lafite, Latour and Haut Brion, was rated a First Growth in the original 1855 Bordeaux Classification. It covers 262 hectares, of which 82 hectares are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, and 12 hectares to Sauvignon Blanc.

In the 12th century, the property was called “La Mothe de Margaux” (the Margaux mound) and by the 16th century, wine was being produced at the estate. In 1705, the London Gazette advertised the first auction of 230 barrels of “Margose” and the 1771 vintage was the first “claret” to appear in a Christie’s catalogue. Indeed one of America’s Founding Fathers and vintner in his own right, Thomas Jefferson, visited this great estate in the late 18th century and declared it to be a vineyard of “first quality”. When Bertrand Douat, Marquis de la Colonilla, acquired the estate, he built the chateau that is often nicknamed the “Versailles of the Medoc”, a rare example of the neo-palladian style in France.

Andre Mentzelopoulos purchased the property in 1977, investing heavily in the estate and a program of improvements. Since his death in 1980, the property has been run by his daughter Corinne who continued his work in restoring the chateau to its former glory.

Since the 17th Century, the grand vin of Chateau Margaux has been recognized as one of the greatest wines in the entire world. It owes its unique qualities to the genius of its terroir as well as to the passionate work of a succession of generations. It’s a remarkable wine that comes from a combination of characteristics that are only rarely found: finesse, elegance, complexity, density, intensity, length and freshness. Although its tannic concentration may be exceptional, it’s rare to detect astringency.

The great vintages are distinguished by their formidable ability to move us, while the lesser vintages give pleasure to wine enthusiasts. Chateau Margaux has an extraordinary ability to evolve with age, developing finesse, aromatic aromatic complexity, and a remarkable presence on the palate.

The 1993 Chateau Margaux, a classic Bordeaux blend, hails from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux, France, specifically, the Margaux sub-region. This red wine stands as a testament to the consistent excellence of the Chateau Margaux vineyard, a fact well recognized among connoisseurs of fine wine.

The first thing you might notice about the 1993 vintage is its alluring dark ruby/purple hue. This visual appeal is perfectly complemented by the rich, smoky blackcurrant aroma that gently wafts from the glass. Upon tasting, you'll find it to be generously round and tantalizingly sexy, a characteristic trait of Chateau Margaux's elegant and rich style. It's a beautifully crafted wine, offering an alluring blend of currant, black cherry, and subtle rose petal notes.

However, this wine isn't just about immediate gratification. It also shows promising potential for aging. Even though it's already been over two decades since its vintage year, it's predicted to continue developing beautifully in the bottle for at least another 15 years.

Indeed, the 1993 Chateau Margaux might not be the most concentrated wine you'll ever encounter. However, it more than makes up for it with its exotic and ripe character, and the smoky, toasty undertones provided by the new oak barrels it was aged in. It's a wine that's somewhat hard now, but with a bit more time, it should turn into a truly lovely wine. In fact, it's recommended that you try it in 1999.

With scores of 89 and 90 from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator respectively, the 1993 Chateau Margaux is a wine that beautifully represents its region and vintage, and is sure to delight the discerning palate.