Margaux
If Pauillac is the bastion of ‘traditional’ Red Bordeaux, Margaux represents its other facet in producing wines that are some of the region’s most sensual and alluring. The largest commune in the Médoc, it encompasses the communes of Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac and Labaude, in addition to the village of Margaux itself. Its finest examples are paragons of refinement and subtlety which have few parallels in Bordeaux.
Bottle
£27.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 69cs
Until 21st January this product is discounted by 30 percent. Price shown includes saving.*
Dark opaque in colour. Strongly scented dark berry fruit, plums and black cherry with a hint of pepper and garrigue – enticingly complex and attractive nose, grows in the glass with decanting. The palate is very well knit together with a medium bodied palate, finely knit tannins, and cooling acidity. This is a great wine – a real balance of the finesse and class one finds in a fine Bordeaux and the rich svelte core in only the best Rhone. Blackberry fruit, dark plum, hint of mocha and espresso with a hint of pepper flows into a nice long length. Very approachable now but give another 3-5 years will be even better.
Stuart Rae, Fine Wine Commercial Manager
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Bottle
£27.02
Bottle 6 x 75cl 40cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Simon Staples, Sales Director - Asia
The rejuvenated Ch. du Tertre is steadily building a reputation for excellent value for money. The 2014 has a lovely expressive nose, with sweet red fruits combining effortlessly with aromas of floral cassis and dried fruit. There are generous helpings of blackberries and cream on the palate which sit wonderfully alongside the elegant Margaux femininity. Fine tannins, crunchy black fruit and excellent length. The Cabernet Franc provides a really strong backbone and the Cabernet Sauvignon a structure and texture, which is typical of this commune. There is a lovely peppery focus here, courtesy of the Cabernet Franc. Focused and direct, it is a real pleasure to taste this wine, even at such an early stage, straight from barrel. It's one of the best du Tertre wines we have tasted in many years.
Simon Staples, Sales Director - Asia
Round and seductive, Ch. Giscours is brimming with dark fruit this year, showing an inky colour. It is neatly packed with dense fruit, with good concentration and luscious tannins. Black fruit dominates the nose and palate. There is an elegance here, alongside a structure which demonstrates the super terroir of this property and indeed the appellation. Cool, refreshing acidity appears on the finish and textured tannins complete a really attractive mouth-feel. A broad, fleshy fruit profile really appeals.
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 100cs
Bottle
£49.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Case price (Magnum 6 x 150cl)
Magnum 6 x 150cl 14cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Simon Staples, Asia Director
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 139cs
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 9cs
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 25cs
Imperial 1 x 600cl 1cs
Imperial 1 x 600cl 1cs
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 71cs
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77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 112cs
Simon Staples, Fine Wine Director
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 57cs
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Hong Kong Fine Wine Team
Bottle
£78.19
Bottle 6 x 75cl 177cs
Bottle
£80.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 17cs
Simon Staples, Fine Wine Director
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 5cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
This Cru Classé Margaux is consistently a team favorite at En Primeur tastings. In 2004, Ch. Giscours produced a restrained and precise wine. Powerful yet sophisticated, densely fruited yet refined, this is one of the most structured wines of the Margaux appellation. The 2004 vintage is seriously under-rated; its cool style, elegant fruit and structure allows the terroir to shine through.
Contains two magnums of:
2004 Ch. Giscours, Margaux, Bordeaux (150cl)
Presented in a branded wooden case (limited availability)
Special
£310.00
Special 1 x 300cl 137cs
This is a superb vintage for Chateau Margaux, and while it may be too early to say this, the 2008 appears superior to the 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001.... As always, the first characteristic one notices is the extraordinary floral component as well as the sweet black currant fruit allied to full-bodied richness, sweet tannin, and superb freshness and delineation. In many ways, the 2008 is reminiscent of the 1996, but the former wine is showing even more density and concentration than the 1996 did at the same point in its evolution. The 2008.. is a remarkable effort from this great estate.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2009
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Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carménère
Case price (Imperial 1 x 600cl)
Imperial 1 x 600cl 2cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle
£600.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
One of the top second wines, Alter Ego is lush and approachable, with red fruit dominant on the nose. The wine almost has its own identity now, one of the greatest compliments we can pay it. Beautifully fine tannins surround a mighty, meaty, focused core of fresh, ripe, crunchy fruit and a creamy texture. Very good indeed, the length is quite astonishing. Really enticing and attractive, this is a real triumph indeed.
Blend: 52% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
Fine-grained tannins dominate the finish, which is persistent and with great harmony. Layers upon layers of fruit dance on the palate and a textured spice really pleases. It is a pure expression of wines from Margaux.
Blend: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
The wine is powerful, but has such precision that it takes your breath away. Fine-grained tannins add elegance and there’s an intriguing, almost raspberry hint to the finish. This is a beautiful wine with the most sumptuous of finishes. A terrific, seamless wine, with a core of minerality: a true wine-lover’s wine.
Blend: 44% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Magnum 3 x 150cl 1cs
Blend: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Imperial 1 x 600cl 1cs
The length is long and fresh, with a lingering coolness. The wine displays a tension, suggesting there is more to come in the future. What a terrific effort this year, the wine is certainly very close to its more illustrious neighbours and should therefore offer tremendous value.
Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Magnum 3 x 150cl 1cs
Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Soft and round, the wine is elegant and generous on the lingering finish. Tasting wine at Ch. Margaux is one of the greatest parts of our job. It’s a true privilege. It is the most beautiful château and always one of the most elegant and sophisticated wines of any trip: 2015 is no exception.
Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Bottle 1 x 75cl 1cs
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Max Lalondrelle, Wine Buyer