1900 Margaux
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The 1900 Château Margaux "Deuxième Vin" is an extremely rare, one-off wine that came from the cellar of Mme Teysonneau, which Michael Broadbent unearthed for Christies in 1979. One could view it as a precursor for the Pavillon Rouge de Château Margaux, although its precise origin and how it differentiated from the grand vin, I have no idea. I have simply used the term used by Broadbent in his "Vintage" tome (see page 25). It was actually served blind and would have culminated any dinner, had it not been followed by the 1870 Lafite! That should take nothing away from this remarkable 115-year-old wine. Deep in color, it had a very intense bouquet of cassis fruit, clove and violet, surprisingly generous after such a long time, clearly indicative of a great vintage. On the palate, my notes turned out to be not a million miles away from Broadbent, commenting upon the opulence of this wine (and this was before I was privy to its vintage). Velvety smooth in the mouth and still very much alive, such was its density that there were murmurings that maybe a splash of Hermitage found itself in the blend! Whatever, it was a truly monumental wine that defied expectations. The mind boggles what the 1900 Château Margaux must taste like. Tasted September 2015.
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Barton & Guestier bottling with an Alexandria, VA, back label. Recorked in 1999. The bottle had apparently come from a cellar in England via importers Schneider of Capitol Hill. Rather muddy nose. Dark and rusty. Nose a little muted. This is a powerful relic and a little chewy on the finish. Robust – amazing concentration. Polished and some Margaux satin texture. Dry finish. Marks for longevity rather than the transports of delight it inspired. A little dusty. (JR)
Tasted 2 Times With Consistent Notes The 1900 Margaux is one of this century's most renowned wines. Interestingly, it was originally thought to lack aging potential because it was so drinkable by the time it was ten or twelve years old. The production of 1900 Margaux was in excess of 30,000 cases, which is nearly identical to what was produced in 1982, a wine with shockingly similar acidity, alcohol, and extraction levels. Will the 1982 last 100 years? The 1900 Margaux is an immortal wine largely because it is still so young and fresh, with all the nuances and complexities that wine enthusiasts hope will develop. Splendidly rich, with a perfume that must fill a room, unbelievably unctuous, opulent, and well-focused, this is a winemaking tour de force. The fact that it manages to balance power and high extraction of flavor with both finesse and elegance makes it stand out as one of the most extraordinary wines I have ever tasted. Not only will this wine live for another decade, I suspect it has the potential to last for 20-30 years into the next century. A breathtaking wine!
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Ch. Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s most historic and famous estates. The only classified First Growth in Margaux, it epitomises the appellation’s elegance, while producing wines with fantastic ageing potential.