Château Margaux 2005
- $1,450.00
Type: Red Wine
Vintage: 2005
Grape Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Country: France
Appellation / Region: Margaux, Bordeaux
Alcohol Content: 13%
Food Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Deer, Poultry
Bottle Size: 750ml
Maturity: 2020 - 2055
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Critic Score
James Suckling - 100
Vinous - 99
Decanter - 99
Wine Advocate - 98+
Wine Enthusiast - 98
Wine Spectator - 97
Jancis Robinson - 19
Vivino - 4.7
Tasting Notes
2005 is a truly great, pure Château Margaux vintage! First of all, it has all of its class: that incomparable nose of finesse, grace and depth that belongs solely to its terroir and is only found in a few dream vintages. It also has its power: its concentration is exceptional, superior to 2000 and even 2003. It comes through first in the colour, which has unprecedented intensity, and on the palate with extraordinary density and length. And yet its power does not have the last word; voluptuousness and harmony are also the hallmarks of this vintage. The Cabernet Sauvignon (85% of the blend) is of course largely responsible for this balance as it reached perfect ripeness without the degree of alcohol going over 13. The only Merlot which joined it (8% of the blend) is the only batch which didn’t reach 14°. Built for eternity, we recommend waiting a few more years before opening the first bottles.