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 2006 Chateau Margaux, a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned Margaux region, has garnered significant attention and praise from wine critics. This vintage is distinguished by its composition, featuring 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, a blend that pushes the limits of Cabernet Sauvignon usage for Chateau Margaux.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive score of 95, noting its youthful nature and describing it as "elegantly muscular" with a bouquet of blackcurrants, cigar wrapper, black truffles, and loamy soil. William Kelley remarked on its "refined but authoritative tannins" that suggest a decade of aging potential. Similarly, Wine Enthusiast highlighted the wine's elegance, describing it as enveloping the mouth with "an edge of firmness over velvet fruit textures" and scored it 95 as well.

Jeff Leve and The Wine Independent both rated this vintage at 96, with Leve emphasizing the wine's charm and sophistication, suggesting further aging to develop secondary notes. Lisa Perrotti-Brown from The Wine Independent pointed out the wine's vibrant garnet color and complex aromas, including mature notes of cigar box and sandalwood, providing a long and lifted finish.

Other notable reviews include Wine Spectator's JM, who highlighted the wine's "taut, sinewy side" and remarked on its charm despite the tannic nature of the vintage, scoring it a 92. Decanter's review also gave it a 94, appreciating its "dark blackberry fruit" and massive structure, while Wine & Spirits called it "heady and seductive," also scoring it 94.

Overall, the 2006 Chateau Margaux is a wine of notable complexity and potential, praised for its structure and elegance, with many reviewers suggesting it will continue to evolve beautifully with time.