The 2002 Chateau Margaux, a Bordeaux blend from the illustrious region of Bordeaux, France, is a wine that has truly come into its own. Featuring a balance of a whopping 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and a paltry 5% Petit Verdot, this blend showcases the finesse and complexity of a well-aged red.
This matured wine boasts an alluring deep red color, a testament to its age and maturity. The nose is beautiful, elegant, and intricate, with black fruits intermingling with truffle, flower, and oak. The aroma is reminiscent of a well-aged vintage, the one that evokes the grandeur of a bygone era.
On the palate, the wine showcases a unique amalgamation of flavors that dance beautifully in your mouth. With a medium to full-bodied character, the wine is dense with a wonderful precision and freshness, leading to a long, full-bodied finish. The flavors of boysenberry, black cherry, and minerals predominantly shine through, defined further by the subtle notes of plum and blackberry fruit, dark tea, and singed iron.
The finish is delightful, with lovely lingering dark perfume and charcoal hints that gild the end, making the experience truly memorable. The tannins are very firm, youthfully tough that calls for a good decade of patience.
As the Wine Spectator review suggests, this wine has hit its stride fully now and is ready for consumption now through to 2025. With a score of 92-94 from various wine experts, the 2002 Chateau Margaux is an excellent choice for those who appreciate the refined elegance of a well-aged Bordeaux. Truly, a fine example of the great winemaking tradition of Chateau Margaux.