2014 Margaux
By Chateau Margaux
2014 Margaux from Château Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux
The distinguished 2014 vintage from the iconic Château Margaux emerges from Bordeaux's idyllic Margaux appellation with a sense of triumph over adversity. In a year where the region's vineyards were cast into a climatic odyssey, 2014 Margaux from Château Margaux radiates as a beacon of skilled winemaking amidst Mother Nature's tests.
Nuance and Notability: A Discerning Investor’s Delight
The 2014 growing season presented Bordeaux with a gamut of conditions, from an unremarkable start to a saving grace warm September and October. It's under these fluctuating skies that the 2014 Margaux from Château Margaux sculpted its sophisticated personality. Against all odds, the result was nothing short of engaging for connoisseurs and investors alike.
Profile of Poise: The Mark of 2014
The fine balance in the 2014 vintage is palpably expressed in its layered complexity. Poised with an elegant bouquet, it wafts scents reminiscent of dark cherries and violets, mingled with undertones reflective of the estate's acclaimed terroir. On the palate, this Margaux exhibits a well-orchestrated symphony of ripe tannins and refreshing acidity, harmonising with red fruit notes to bring forth a commendable depth and longevity.
Persistence is key with the 2014 Margaux from Château Margaux; its grace on release foreshadowed an exceptional potential for maturation. Now nesting comfortably within its optimal drinking window, it offers both immediate gratification and enduring appeal for those with patience.
In summary, 2014 saw Château Margaux masterfully manipulate the challenges posed by the season to create an investment-worthy gem. This vintage distinctively features ripe fruits tempered by earthy hints, perfect structure ensuring longevity, and a finesse that underlines the cachet of its origin - making it an astute addition to any portfolio. Its performance in the glass today indeed justifies this wine's esteemed reputation, affirming its place as one of the vintages which proved the mettle of Margaux in Bordeaux's tapestry of years.
Current market price
£4,294.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
268.38
Scores and tasting notes
No tasting note available.
Tim Atkin - TimAtkin.com (04/2015)
No tasting note available.
Wine Spectator - The Wine Spectator
The 2014 Château Margaux represents 36% of the year’s total production and is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Affording the glass five to ten minutes to open, the aromatics are very similar to those expressed out of barrel, those dark cherries and violets, tightly wound at first but unfurling beautifully and seemingly with each swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin and it appears to have fomented a little more finesse during its élevage. There is wonderful mineral tension and dash of spiciness on the persistent finish. There remains some tightness here, the implication that this is a Château Margaux determined to give long-term pleasure. Therefore, do not be afraid to give it a decade in the cellar.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 31 March 2017
No tasting note available.
James Suckling - Jamesuckling.com (04/2015)
No tasting note available.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate