1997 Margaux
- 750 ml91
ST
Availability: Out of Stock
$740.00
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Out of stock
Product ID
13838-750-XX1
Wine Critic Reviews:
Medium red-ruby. Confectionary aromas of raspberry, cocoa powder, mocha and sexy oak; more evolved than either the '99 or '98, even considering its extra year of age. Fat, sweet and harmonious; offers lovely balance but just misses out on the density and depth of a great year. Finishes with firm but very suave tannins; this must be one of the longest '97s.
Stephen Tanzer
Stephen Tanzer
Sokolin 1997 Margaux Tasting Notes:
For those who'd like to look elegant on any occasion, a glass of fine wine is a must-have accessory. And the wine should match your style - sit gracefully in the glass and subtly seduce your senses until you're completely smitten. The Pinot Noir grapes grown in this appellation are undoubtedly the ones to complement your stylish look.
There are no sudden moves with the 1997 Leroy Corton Renardes. All the aromas and flavors are revealed to you gradually, one by one. This lovely Burgundy wine is silky-textured and so weightless on the palate, enjoyably drinkable and promises a long life ahead. A mouthful of sweetness will satisfy your taste buds in the most beautiful way, ending with a long, ripe aftertaste. Cherries and a bit of exotic scent on the nose, as well as delicious hints of plum, wind up this spectacular Grand Cru story incredibly well.
There are no sudden moves with the 1997 Leroy Corton Renardes. All the aromas and flavors are revealed to you gradually, one by one. This lovely Burgundy wine is silky-textured and so weightless on the palate, enjoyably drinkable and promises a long life ahead. A mouthful of sweetness will satisfy your taste buds in the most beautiful way, ending with a long, ripe aftertaste. Cherries and a bit of exotic scent on the nose, as well as delicious hints of plum, wind up this spectacular Grand Cru story incredibly well.
| Availability | Out of Stock |
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| Vintage | 1997 |
| Format | 750 ml |
| Color | Red |
| Country | France: Words fail us when trying to adequately portray France's place in the world of wine. It's downright impossible to imagine what wine would feel and taste like had it not been for France's many, many viticultural pioneers. Fine wine is the blood of France's vigorously beating heart, and it finds itself in many aspects of French culture. With a viticultural history that dates all the way back to the 6th century BC, France now enjoys its position as the most famous and reputable wine region on the planet. If you have a burning passion for masterfully crafted, mouth-watering, mind-expanding wines, then regular visits to France are probably already in your schedule, and for a good reason. |
| Producer | Margaux: Margaux was one of five wines to achieve First Growth status in the Bordeaux Classification of 1855. These wines marry masculine power with elegance, velvety tannins, and sensual textures. Flavorful aromas and perfumes of ripe dark berries, tobacco, truffles, cassis, and violets are the signature of these Grand Vin. The Chateau Margaux vineyard consists of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc for the red wine grapes. The final blend on average usually contains close to 85% Cabernet Sauvignon in most vintages. The wine is characterized by great purity of fruit with silky textures and unique floral characteristics. The best vintages of Chateau Margaux are: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1959, 1953, 1929, 1928, 1921 and 1900. |
| Rating | 91 ST |
| Region | Bordeaux: Even among the greatest and most reputable wine regions on the planet, Bordeaux stands above the rest. The winemakers of this region have a single-minded dedication to the fine art of viticulture and their efforts never fail to show. If you consider yourself a fine wine enthusiast, you owe it to yourself to visit Bordeaux - life changing. Whether you wish to drink some inspirational and gripping wine as soon as possible, or you want to add some masterpieces to your collection, no region on Earth is a more obvious choice. The noble and beautiful Garonne and Dordogne rivers surge through southwestern France, enriching the soil in a way very few other places can boast. The limestone-based earth is rich in calcium, and the almost oceanic climate conditions give the staple Bordeaux grape varietals vigor and flavor like nowhere else. For their illustrious reds, Bordeaux winemakers rely on a proven combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Meanwhile, a sip of their excellent white wine hints at the use of Semillon, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc.Each of these varietals carries a unique identity, making every quality wine a character piece to rival Citizen Kane. It can be incredibly hard to choose only a few wines to collect for your cellar! |
| Type of Wine | Bordeaux Red: Picture in your mind a combination of cedar, lead pencil, blackcurrant, plum and mineral aromatics, and texture that caresses your palate like a playful lover. The experience is thrilling from the first whiff to the final seconds of a tannic, generous finish - that is what you'll get from a Bordeaux Red |
| OWC | No |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend: Since its birth in France, the art of Bordeaux-inspired blends has been brought to regions like California, and Washington, where New World visionaries add their own unique spin to the formula, creating mouth-watering tributes to Bordeaux's viticultural greatness. Today, with a compelling cultural mixture, sampling Bordeaux blends is more excited than ever. |
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