FINE WINE - The Wine Society
FINE WINE - The Wine Society
FINE WINE - The Wine Society
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MAGICAL<br />
MARGAUX<br />
<strong>The</strong> most southerly of the grand appellations<br />
of Bordeaux’s left bank, Margaux at its best<br />
produces wines of great elegance and poise<br />
with exquisite fragrance and balance.<br />
<strong>Wine</strong>making history here goes back centuries,<br />
but, outside the iconic Château Margaux<br />
itself, trading in the wines of Margaux did not<br />
begin until the 18th century. Classified<br />
growths abound in this dynamic appellation,<br />
and reputations are riding high.<br />
J-CM11321 La Dame de Malescot, 2005, Margaux £21 bottle £252 dozen<br />
A fine example of a second wine (of troisième cru classé Château Malescot St-Exupéry),<br />
with some of the delicate, floral yet intense fruit and length of the grand vin but ready<br />
earlier. Now to 2017. 13.5%<br />
J-CM8101 Château Labégorce-Zédé, 2003, Margaux £21 bottle<br />
Luc Thienpont was still in charge for this hot, sunny vintage, making fruity, natural,<br />
full and honest Claret. Now to 2014. 13% Low stock. Three bottles only per member.<br />
J-CM12301 Château d’Angludet, 2007, Margaux £23 bottle £276 dozen<br />
Angludet in Cantenac has been owned by the Sichel family since 1961. <strong>The</strong> 2007<br />
is a charming, fruity Claret for pleasurable, relatively early drinking, made from<br />
completely healthy grapes. 48% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot and 10%<br />
petit verdot. 2014 to 2024. 13%<br />
J-CM10141 Château Tour de Mons, 2005, Margaux £25 bottle £300 dozen<br />
Elegant Margaux from the superb 2005 vintage, where all elements fell into place<br />
at the right time to produce balanced, well-structured wines with ample fruit.<br />
Now to 2018. 13%<br />
J-CM9511 Château Siran, 2004, Margaux £35 bottle £420 dozen<br />
Siran raised its game in 2004 to produce real Margaux finesse and length of flavour.<br />
<strong>The</strong> special label, illustrated by Xavier Degans, acknowledges the European Community<br />
which raised its number to 25 in May 2004. Now to 2020. 13%<br />
J-CM6751 Château Prieuré-Lichine, 2001, Margaux £29 bottle £348 dozen<br />
A previous <strong>Society</strong> Fine <strong>Wine</strong> Champion. With 50% merlot, this has concentrated<br />
‘fleshy’ ripe fruit, good structure, and complex secondary flavours on the palate.<br />
Now to 2020. 13% Low stock.<br />
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