Robert Parker (Feb 93)
I lament the fact that few "second" wines actually resemble their more esteemed siblings. Why? As severe as the selection can be for the grand
Robert Parker (Jun 2015) Drink date 2015-2035
Their second wine, the 2005 Carruades de Lafite, shows much of the character of its bigger sister, with loads of red and
Robert Parker quoted (feb 09)
The second wine, which has soared in quality over the last decade, is an outstanding effort displaying a character similar to that of Lafite,
Robert Parker (Jun 2004)
The elegant second wine, 2001 Carruades de Lafite reveals notions of lead pencil shavings intertwined with cherry, currant, cranberry, and wet stone-like aromas. Drink
Robert Parker (Dec 94)
First the good news. Certan de May's 1992 is obviously a powerful, concentrated wine, with the intensely herbaceous side of Certan de May fortunately subdued.
Robert Parker quoted (Jan 03) Drink date 2003-25
Dwarfed by its younger sibling, the 1990, the 1989 Chateau Margaux has a dark plum/garnet color and a big, sweet nose
Robert Parker (Jan 03)
In a difficult vintage, Chateau Margaux produced a relatively mid-weight, soft, richly fruit wine with some hints of weedy tobacco in the aromas and flavors
Neal Martin (Oct 2016) Drink date 2016-30
The 1978 Chateau Margaux is a significant wine for two reasons: that is was the first under the Mentzelopoulos family after acquiring
Neal Martin (Oct 2016) Drink date 2016-2036
The 1982 Chateau Margaux is a wine that I have tasted many times, constantly contrasted against the 1983 to see which is