Margaux 2018

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau d Arsac 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

A very rich Margaux with lots of blackberry and black-olive character. Full body, lightly chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Impressive.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau d Arsac 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 D'Arsac is scented of cassis, redcurrant jelly and warm plums with hints of lavender, tilled soil and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, it is soft-spoken with lovely plush tannins and good density, finishing with an herbal lift.



 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Deyrem Valentin 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Attractive fruit to this medium-bodied package of firm tannins and savory undertones. Very nice.




Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Deyrem Valentin 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Deyrem Valentin is a deep, powerful wine. Black cherry, chocolate, lavender and spice give Deyrem its distinctive dark personality and brooding character. All the elements are nicely balanced, but readers should expect a Margaux built more on power than finesse. The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Labegorce 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

This is a plump and rich Labégorce with a full body, juicy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Lots of pure and intense fruit.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Labegorce 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Really expressive, with a gorgeous beam of raspberry, blackberry and blueberry fruit driving through, inlaid with graphite and anise notes. The very polished feel lets the fruit glisten on the finish.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Labegorce 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Beginning with the 2009 vintage, Labégorce Zédé has been folded into Labégorce, both of which are owned by the Perrodo family (as is the recently acquired Marquis d'Alesme). The 53-hectare vineyard has thus grown to 65 hectares and remains situated on the plateau just north of the town of Margaux, across the road from Lascombes. Density now approaches 10,000 vines per hectare with an average age in 2018 of 29 years. Aging is in 40% new and 60% one-year-old barrels. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot and it has 14% alcohol. Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Labégorce is a little subdued by cedar to begin, giving way to a core of plum preserves, Black Forest cake and Indian spices with wafts of garrigue and lavender. Full, concentrated and laden with black fruit preserves, it has an approachable frame of firm, rounded tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a peppery note.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Labegorce 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Labégorce is plump, juicy and forward, with terrific fruit intensity and richness. Suave and silky, with notable persistence, Labégorce has so much to offer. Labégorce is not that complex - at least not today - but it is undeniably delicious and will deliver tons of pleasure upon release. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Labegorce 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Cuvee: 50 Cabernet Sauvignon 44 Merlot 3 Cabernet Franc 3 Petit Verdot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 20. September und 15. October Schöne röstige und zugleich fruchtige Nase. Etwas Mokka und süsse Kirsche. Am Gaumen saftig und frisch mit tollen Zusammenspiel der Komponente. Sehr klares und sauberes Finish. Die Tannine sind reif und tragen den Wein im langen Finale. Nach wie vor ein grandioser Weinwert, auch in 2018 ändert sich daran nichts. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

This is a wonderful wine with dark berries, wet earth and dark tea. Full body, firm and striking tannins and a long, flavorful finish.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Plush and enticing, with a caressing feel to the layers of blueberry, raspberry and blackberry puree flavors. Light black tea and mesquite accents add cut and range on the finish. Long and gorgeous.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Marquis d'Alesme Becker is from the lieu-dit Les Terrasses de Margaux. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, and it has 14.5% alcohol. It is to be aged 18 months in 65% new and 35% two-year-old barrels. Deep purple-black in color, it leaps from the glass with bold, expressive black cherries, warm plums, crème de cassis and red roses scents with touches of baking spices, potpourri and fragrant earth. Full-bodied, rich and opulent, it completely fills the palate with hedonic black fruit preserves and spices, framed by firm, velvety tannins and finishing with fantastic length.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Marquis d'Alesme is gorgeous. In 2018 Marquis d'Alesme is far more aromatically complex and more nuanced than it has been in the recent past. Sweet floral, savory and spice add striking layers of dimension. The fruit is especially vibrant, with none of the overextracted notes or heaviness that plagued some recent vintages. The 2018 is really impressive. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. I can't wait to taste it from bottle.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Marquis d Alesme 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Mittlere bis volle Dichte zeigend, die Nase ist noch leicht verschlossen, dunkle Frucht, zarte Röstaromatik. Im Mund sehr schön fleischig, harmonisch mit straffem und dennoch schmelzigen Tanninen. Sauber und klar mit guter Länge. und vergibt ihm 92-93+ Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Siran 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

This is a solid Siran with blackberries and hints of hazelnuts and chocolate. Full body and chewy tannins that are soft and polished. Shows depth and density.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Siran 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Features a plush edge, with warm plum and cassis notes, ample velvety tannins and a long, mesquite- and tea-infused finish that has admirable depth. A distinctive style and should be a smart buy in the vintage.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Siran 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Siran opens with quietly spoken notions of baked blackberries, blackcurrant cordial and bay leaves with hints of scorched earth, tar and tobacco. The full-bodied palate is restrained and elegantly played with subtle earth layers among the black fruit and a solid foundation of ripe, grainy tannins, finishing with earth and mineral nuances.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Siran 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Siran offers an explosion of red cherry/plum fruit, wild flowers, mint and spice. There is a sense of exuberance and energy to the 2018 that is impossible to miss. The tannins are a bit strict today, but there is so much fruit I think all the 2018 needs is time. The blend is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Siran 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Dunkler satter Kern, mit reifer Frucht und etwas hellen Beeren im Hintergrund. Am Gaumen sehr kompakt und kraftvoll, es fehlt etwas die Eleganz von 2016 und auch 2015. dennoch ein sehr guter Wert. und vergibt ihm 90-93 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau du Tertre 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

A tight and precise du Tertre with deep and dark fruit, as well as fresh flowers. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a clean and beautiful finish. The tannins are folding into the wine here.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau du Tertre 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

A bright sanguine thread runs from start to finish here, lacing up the damson plum, savory, bitter cherry and black tea notes.




Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau du Tertre 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 du Tertre is dense and powerful. Scorched earth, game, tobacco, licorice and incense give the 2018 its decidedly feral, pungent character. The 2018 seems quite marked by the radiant intensity of Merlot in its fruit and Petit Verdot in its savory overtones. The blend is 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 14% Petit Verdot.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau du Tertre 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Mittlere Dichte, hellbeerige Frucht, etwas Cola in der Nase. Sehr gute Balance, kein Kraftbolzen, gute Länge und klare Aromen am Gaumen. und vergibt ihm 89-92 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Kirwan 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Tight and very focused this year with blackberries and olive and bark undertones. Full body, chewy tannins and a savory and juicy finish. Solid.




James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Kirwan 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Very expressive, with polished cassis, raspberry and blackberry puree flavors, carried by silky but substantial grip. The refined and persistent finish lets the fruit play out nicely. A lovely wine in the making.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Kirwan 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Kirwan is deep garnet-purple in color and gives intense, lifted scents of kirsch, black raspberries and warm cassis with nuances of rose hip tea, tar, fragrant earth and wild sage. The full-bodied palate delivers a great intensity of vibrant fruit with loads of earthy nuances and a firm, fine-grained frame, finishing long and perfumed.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Kirwan 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Kirwan is bold and potent in its first impression. A rush of dark red/purplish fruit makes a strong opening statement. Today, the 2018 is a bit chunky and rough around the edges. Hopefully elevage will take care of some of that. This is an especially rich, bombastic style. There is no lack of fruit or intensity, that much is obvious.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Kirwan 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Schöner satter Kern, mit leichter Aufhellung. Reife dunkle Frucht, nichts störendes, am Gaumen kraftvoll und mit druck. Dabei aber immer ausgewogen und mit schöner Balance. Zeigt sich bereits mit guter Harmonie. und vergibt ihm 91-93+ Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Giscours 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The black color indicates a solid and structured red with loads of blackberry and blueberry character. Full-bodied and very tight and tensioned. Savory tannins that are powerful and intense at the finish. Classically structured. Finely toned and formed young red.


James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Giscours 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

A very solid wine, with a dense core of steeped plum and blackberry puree flavors, liberally infused with black tea, alder and sanguine accents. The long finish unfurls nicely, revealing depth and a caressing feel.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Giscours 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Giscours delivers expressive notions of baked raspberries, Black Forest cake and sauteed herbs with a core of crème de cassis, pencil lead, fertile loam and fallen leaves. Full-bodied, taut and muscular in the mouth with earth-laced baked black fruits, it has a firm, chewy texture and refreshing herbal sparks on the finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Giscours 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Giscours is another in a series of brilliant wines from the estate. Bold and explosive in the glass, with tremendous fruit richness, the 2018 has so much to offer. In 2018, Giscours is radiant, exotically ripe and incredibly inviting, with a relatively high percentage of Merlot that adds juiciness. All the elements are in gorgeous harmony. The 2018 is an especially fine Giscours. It is certainly the best recent vintage I have tasted. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Giscours 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Dunkle reife Frucht, viel süssliches. Am Gaumen kraftvoll, viel Dunkles vorallem aber auch Röstnoten. Etwas herb im Finale. Kraftvolle Tannine. und vergibt ihm 91-93 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Cantenac Brown 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

This CB has an extremely energetic palate with beautiful elegance and power. Pure and bright. Really lively. Firm and chewy tannins.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Cantenac Brown 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Cantenac Brown is deep garnet-purple in color and a little coy to begin and then, with coaxing, opens out to lovely red roses, black tea, violets and underbrush scents with a core of warm red and black currants and chocolate-covered cherries. Full-bodied and laden with perfumed red and black fruit layers, it has a firm frame of fine-grained tannins and a long, fragrant finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Cantenac Brown 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Cantenac Brown is powerful, deep and super expressive, with striking persistence and terrific overall balance. The interplay of fruit intensity, aromatic depth and structure is compelling. In the 2018, the Grand Vin has a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon than in the past, plus drops of Franc, that give an added touch of energy. There is plenty of density and richness, but my impression is that the wine is also a bit less extracted than it has been in the recent past. The blend is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Cantenac Brown 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Winey and dark in profile, with steeped currant, plum and blackberry fruit, buttressed by ganache, smoldering tobacco and warm earth notes. Accents of bay leaf, alder and mineral are in reserve. Delivers a beguiling feel despite the concentration. A very strong showing.



CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Cantenac Brown 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Mittlerer bis voller Körper, röstige schokoladige Nase, am Gaumen straff und mit guter Länge. und vergibt ihm 90-92 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Brane Cantenac 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

What strikes me about this Brane-Cantenac is the gorgeous center palate of ripe fruit, which gives an impression of generosity, yet it’s tight and reserved at the same time. Fine and polished tannins follow on and drive this gorgeous fruit.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Brane Cantenac 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Brane-Cantenac is deep garnet-purple in color and delivers expressive black cherry compote, blueberry coulis and crème de cassis scents with suggestions of cigar box, Provence herbs and lavender. Full-bodied with mouth-filling, rich black fruit preserves, it has a velvety texture and a long, perfumed finish.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Brane Cantenac 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Brane-Cantenac captures all of the natural richness of the year. Ample, creamy and resonant, the 2018 offers quite a bit of intensity while retaining its mid-weight sense of structure. Dark red cherry, mint, spice, and dried rose petals are some of the signatures. Even with its obvious volume the 2018 retains lovely aromatic freshness and nuance. The 2018 is an especially juicy, open-knit Brane-Cantenac. Grilled herbs, menthol, spice and anise add an attractive upper-register to the perfumed finish. The blend is 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Tasted three times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Brane Cantenac 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Mittlere Dichte, ebenfalls eine Röstige Aromatik, schöne dunkle und hellbeerige Frucht, ein Touch Mokka. Am Gaumen straff, feine klare Frucht zeigend, frisch bleibend im Finale, guter Tanningrip. und vergibt ihm 93-95 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

A structured and muscular Malescot with blackberry and blackcurrant aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Big wine for this producer.



James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Fresh and silky in feel, with light herb and sanguine notes amid the cassis and cherry puree flavors. Graceful and very pure.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Malescot St. Exupery comes prancing out of the glass with flamboyant raspberry coulis, kirsch and redcurrant jelly scents over a fresh blackcurrant and boysenberry core with wafts of red roses, cinnamon stick and forest floor. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, the palate delivers stacks of red fruit, cassis and floral layers with a firm, finely grained frame and plenty of freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Just lovely.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Malescot Saint Exupery is fabulous. Powerful and explosive in the glass, and yet remarkably polished, the 2018 is impressive. Graphite, smoke, gravel, spice and leather infuse a potent, full-bodied Margaux built on structure. Even so, in this vintage, Malescot shows unusually supple tannins and a softer feel than is usually the case. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Tasted three times.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Malescot Staint Exupery 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Ein wenig strenge Nase, riecht ganz anders im Appellationsvergleich. Röstnoten und helle Frucht, leider etwas rauh im Mund. Auch hier wieder leichte Noten von Cola und ein nicht ganz sauberes Finish. (unter Vorbehalt) 91-93 am Montag Eine weitere Verkostung präsentierte sich definierter, klarer und kraftvoll am Gaumen, schönes langes Finale. und vergibt ihm 92-94 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Gassies 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

A linear and fine-grained 2018 with currant and light dried-mushroom character. Medium body. Straightforward finish.




Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Gassies 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Rauzan-Gassies rocks up with flamboyant notions of kirsch, blackberry preserves, warm cassis and Chinese five spice with touches of black tea, red roses and menthol plus a waft of molten chocolate. Medium to full-bodied with a firm frame of ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic freshness, it has a solid core of rich fruit, finishing long with perfumed red and black fruit layers.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Gassies 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Rauzan Gassies is superb. Powerful and savory to the core, the 2018 packs a serious punch. Gravel, tobacco, cedar and grilled herbs add striking aromatic complexity and nuance. Classy and full of personality, the 2018 is one of the finest Rauzan Gassies in recent memory.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Gassies 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Mittlere Dichte, recht fruchtige Nase, helle Beeren, florale Nuancen! (eine kleine Ausnahme) Am Gaumen schlank und klar mit feiner Säure, aber hier wurde nicht alles aus dem Jahrgang geholt. und vergibt ihm 88-90 Punkte.


 

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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Segla 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

This is one of the most structured and deep Rauzans I have tasted with a full body, layers of fruit and a firm and polished tannin backbone. Compact and composed. Such depth and power. 60 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 40 per cent merlot.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Segla 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Rauzan-Segla is blended of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from September 27 to October 11; Merlot from September 13-27; Cabernet Franc on September 28; and Petit Verdot from September 28-29. The wine has 14% alcohol and aging is anticipated to be 18 months in barriques, 65% new. Deep purple-black in color, it comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of warm plums, crème de cassis, Black Forest cake and candied violets with hints of mocha, Indian spices and fragrant earth plus a waft of crushed rocks. Full-bodied, multilayered and sporting a lot of freshness and tension in the mouth in spite of all its decadent perfumed black fruits, it has a firm, finely grained frame and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Seduction in a glass.


Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Segla 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Rauzan-Segla is fabulous. Regal and soaring in the glass, Rauzan-Segla is simply unforgettable. Stunning aromatics and layers of flavor develop in the glass in a drop-dead gorgeous Rauzan that will leave readers weak at the knees. Inky and explosive, the 2018 possesses off the charts intensity and richness. Leather, licorice, spice and grilled herbs add nuance as the 2018 builds to a huge crescendo of aromas, flavors and textures on the finish. I won't be surprised if one day the 2018 is considered among the greatest Rauzan-Seglas of all time. It is a tremendous achievement by the property and the team lead by Technical Director Nicolas Audebert. Don't miss it! Tasted four times.

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Segla 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Very concentrated, atypically so for Margaux, with sappy kirsch and plum reduction notes that are well-defined and luxurious in feel, draping beautifully over a graphite underpinning on the finish. Very long.verkostet 03-19 von James Mothels Winespectator



CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Rauzan Segla 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Mittlerer bis satter Kern, fruchtiger Auftakt, mit reicher Beerenaromatik. Am Gaumen sehr präsent und einnehmend, tolle klare Aromatik, saftig frisch im Finale, super Tannine, lang! Das kann was Grosses werden... 96-98! und vergibt ihm 96-98+ Punkte.


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James Suckling bewertet den Chateau D'Issan 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The cashmere texture of the tannins is wonderful in this. They are ripe and precise. Dense at the same time, giving a slow drive and a long finish. Full-bodied with dark and pretty fruit. Persistent finish.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau D'Issan 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 D'Issan is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, aging in 50% new and 50% second year barrels for an estimated 18 months. With 13.97% alcohol and a deep garnet-purple color, it features baked berries, warm cherries and cassis with spice box and fragrant earth plus tea hints. Medium to full-bodied, it has a great core of muscular fruit with firm, fine-grained tannins, with nice freshness, finishing layered with mineral notions.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau D'Issan 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

An explosive, dense wine, the 2018 d'Issan possesses off the charts richness and fabulous intensity. A rush of blue/black fruit, chocolate, smoke, spice, leather and tobacco builds in a potent Margaux endowed with tremendous concentration and pure, unbridled power. The 2018 is an unusually brooding, somber d'Issan that is likely to require a number of years to be at its best. Today, it is compelling, even in the early going. Tasted four times.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Palmer 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

It is the essence of cabernet fruit with density that is so thick that it has the texture of grape puree. Full body and melted tannins that give the wine a sense of velvet. Very soft and juicy. With air, it goes to bright, crushed black currants. Tar. Fresh tannins give it energy. I have never tasted anything like this in all my 38 years as a wine critic in Bordeaux. From tiny berries of cabernet sauvignon (53 per cent), 40 per cent merlot and seven per cent petit verdot.
James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Palmer 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The level of glycerine sets this apart, giving the cascade of plum, currant, blackberry and black cherry fruit extra oomph, while seeming to heighten the purity at the same time. Beautiful violet, incense and juniper notes flash in the background. This is packed with iron-laced grip, but remains seamless and extremely long. I suspect this will be one of the most talked-about wines of the vintage.Verkostet 03-19 von James Molesworth

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Palmer 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Palmer is composed of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot. Grapes were harvested September 13 to October 15, and the wine has a 3.83 pH and 14.3% alcohol. Very deep purple-black in color, the nose is a little reticent to begin, but with coaxing, it slowly emerges to show fragrant violets, underbrush, mossy bark and iron ore with exponentially growing notions of crème de cassis, Black Forest cake, plum preserves, hoisin, Christmas cake and red roses with wafts of dusty earth, Indian spices and cracked black pepper. Full-bodied, concentrated and downright powerful in the mouth, it has a solid structure of firm, wonderfully plush tannins and masses of fragrant accents, finishing very long and very spicy. By the time I finished tasting this, the nose had exploded in this fragrant bomb of fruit, earth and floral notions. This is one of those 2018 wines that has a beguiling brightness that comes from the many floral, spice and mineral accents among all that rich fruit. WOW!

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Palmer 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Palmer is a freak of nature from yields of just 11 hectoliters per hectare harvested over an entire month by CEO Thomas Duroux and his team. Rich, unctuous and flamboyant in its ripeness, the 2018 possesses off the charts intensity from start to finish. Blackberry jam, espresso, crème de cassis, licorice, menthol, lavender and cloves develop in a palate-staining, hedonistic Palmer that oozes with personality. This extravagantly ripe Margaux won't be for everyone, but it is a stunning, head-spinning wine that may, in time, very well join the ranks of the truly epic Palmers. A wine of pure and total pleasure, the 2018 is nearly impossible to resist. The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot. In 2018, Palmer bottled just their Grand Vin and no Alter Ego.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Palmer 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Cuvee: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot 7% Petit Verdot Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 13. September und 15. October Die Farbe ist von grosse Konzentration, die Nase ist immens Grossartiger Reichtum der Aromen, sämtliche dunkle Früchte die man sich vorstellen kann. Der Gaumen ist extrem einnehmend, es ist fast nicht zu glauben wie diese Kraft von den Tanninen und der Frische getragen wird. Sehr sehr lang. und vergibt ihm 98-100 Punkte.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Margaux 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Wow. This takes off on the palate the moment you taste it. Aromas and flavors of redcurrants, flowers, cherries and hints of hazelnuts. Full-bodied, tight and compact, but the linear tannins, running down the center of the wine, draw the wine through the finish. Superb.


Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Margaux 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Château Margaux is made of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The grand vin represents 36% of the crop this year. The wine has a pH of 3.8 and 14% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it comes prancing out of the glass with energetic Morello cherries, black raspberries and blackberry pie scents plus nuances of fragrant soil, candied violets, lavender, sandalwood, unsmoked cigars and black olives with a gentle wave of cassis and licorice emerging with coaxing. Full-bodied, the palate is charged with the most amazing energy, delivering layer after layer of red and black fruits with tons of earthy nuances, framed by the most exquisitely ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing with amazing freshness and an extraordinarily long-lingering perfume. Magnificent.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Margaux 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Château Margaux's 2018 Grand Vin boasts off the charts textural richness and intensity from the very first taste. A huge core of dark fruit, potent, muscular tannins are two of the signatures. Dense and explosive in the glass, with breathtaking concentration, the 2018 is one of the finest Margauxs in recent memory. Lavender, rose petal and spice add striking perfume in this compelling, memorable Grand Vin. In 2018, the Grand Vin represents 36% of the crop and is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Margaux 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Mittlere Dichte, die Nase zeigt noch nicht ganz so viel im vergleich zum Zweitwein. Am Gaumen ein sehr feiner Einfluss, die Tannine sind super fein. Sehr lang und klar im Finale. und vergibt ihm 96-99 Punkte.


 

James Suckling bewertet den Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

Fantastic depth of ripe fruit with currant and dark-berry aromas. Hints of citrus and dry earth. Full body and round, velvety tannins that are melted into the wine. Very intense and fruity.



Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Pavillon Rouge accounts for 30% of the crop this year. It is composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, with 14.5% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it sings of crushed black and red currants, warm black berries and plum pudding with touches of fungi, cedar chest, truffles and smoked meats plus a fragrant undercurrent of fallen leaves and potpourri. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a solid backbone of fine-grained tannins and loads of freshness supporting the vibrant red and black fruits, finishing long.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux 2018 Margaux wie folgt:

The 2018 Pavillon Rouge is absolutely gorgeous. Pliant, rich and enveloping, Pavillon Rouge is unusually deep in this vintage. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, tobacco, licorice and rose petal are all given an extra kick of textural resonance in the 2018. Dehydration at the end of the growing season concentrated the fruit, a phenomenon that was mostly felt in younger vines and parcels on gravel soils rather than clay. Even with all of its obvious richness, the 2018 has striking aromatic intensity and brilliance to round things out. Pavillon Rouge accounts for 30% of the harvest and is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux 2018 Margaux wie folgt:
Die Farbe ist sehr kraftvoll, die Nase druckvoll, reif und reich an Frucht. Für Pavillion Rouge ein sehr kraftvoller Stil, die Tannine sind super strukturiert und dicht. Sehr intensive Frucht im Mund, aber auch seine Säure ist sehr frisch und präsent. Wohl einer der besten Zweitweine in der Geschichte dieses Chateau, 2 Drittel der gesamten Produktion entfallen auf den Zweitwein in diesem Jahrgang. und vergibt ihm 93-94+ Punkte.