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 2005 Chateau Margaux Bordeaux Blend is a wine of significant acclaim and depth, hailing from the renowned Margaux region in Bordeaux, France. This vintage, predominantly composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, has been lauded for its exceptional quality and longevity.

James Suckling awarded it a perfect score of 100, describing the wine as "perfect and complete," with "stunning" purity of fruit, including notes of blueberries, raspberries, fresh flowers, and licorice. He notes its "thick and velvety" texture with "perfectly polished tannins," and refers to it as a "sleeping beauty." Jeb Dunnuck echoes this sentiment with another perfect score, highlighting its "incredible concentration" and "multi-dimensional, layered mouthfeel," emphasizing the wine’s potential for longevity and calling it "legendary juice."

Other reviewers have also praised the wine's complexity and structure. Neal Martin's Wine Journal describes it as having a "nigh perfect bouquet" with "brilliant precision" and "sensual ripe red fruit," awarding it a score of 99. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives it a 98+, noting its "lavish fragrance" and "majestic" finish. Wine Spectator, with a score of 97, appreciates its "beautifully silky and refined" core of cassis and blackberry fruit, advising that it has a "long way to go" before reaching its peak.

The wine's deep garnet-brick color and its complex aromatic profile of black and red fruit, cedar, and graphite are consistently highlighted across reviews, with The Wine Independent also noting its "earthy nose" and "elegant and perfumed" palate.

Overall, the 2005 Chateau Margaux is celebrated for its precision, elegance, and aging potential, with several reviewers advising patience to fully appreciate its evolving complexity over the coming decades.