Peacock's French Wines

Margaux Red Wines

If Pauillac can be seen as the bastion of "traditional" Red Bordeaux, then Margaux represents its other facet in producing wines that are among the most sensual and alluring of Bordeaux. It is the biggest commune in the Médoc encompassing the communes of Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac andLabaude in addition to Margaux itself It is located in the centre of the Haut-Médoc, and is the closest of the important communes to the city of Bordeaux.

The soils in Margaux are the lightest and most gravelly of the Médoc with some of the soils also containing a high percentage of sand. Vineyards located in Cantenac and Margaux make up the core of the appelation with the best vineyard sites being located on well-drained slopes. It is these lighter, well-drained soils which give Margaux its deft touch and silky perfumes. Further from the water there is a greater clay content and the wines are less dramatically perfumed.

2000 Ch. Margaux, Margaux

Ch. Margaux, Margaux Château Margaux, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Dry, Red, Ready, but will improve, 13% alc.

"..The 2000 possesses a saturated ruby/purple color to the rim as well as an extraordinarily promising nose of creme de cassis intermixed with white flowers, licorice, and hints of espresso and toasty oak. There is great intensity, compelling purity, a multi-layered, full-bodied palate

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1982 Chateau Palmer, Margaux

Château Palmer, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Dry, Red, Drink now, 12.5% alc.

The vintage speaks for itself. 1982 is the iconic mature Bordeaux vintage - the mature version of 2000 or 2005. This is juicier and richer than the 88 and the 85 though still with the lovely softness that only mature claret can achieve.

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2004 Ch. Giscours, Margaux

Ch. Giscours, Margaux Château Giscours, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Dry, Red, Ready, but will keep, 12.5% alc.

In 2004 Giscours has produced a restrained and precise example. Powerful yet sophisticated, densely fruited yet refined, this is one of the most masculine wines of the Margaux appellation. I think 2004 is a seriously under-rated vintage and it’s in a style that I like, with cool,elegant fruit a structure which allows the terroir to shine through.

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