Margaux - Margaux 2015

Margaux - Margaux 2015The 2015 Chateau Margaux is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Medium garnet purple colored, the nose features oh so seductive notes of warm blackberries, cassis and black forest cake with touches of forest floor, sandalwood, anise and cigar boxes plus a waft of lavender. Medium to full bodied, it delivers taut, muscular, densely packed black fruits and exotic spice flavor layers supported by a very

but not invisible

The succulent and impressively concentrated flavors are almost viscous as well as highly seductive

sappy and punchy finish

a profound opaque purple color and enormous notes of lead pencil shavings intermixed with blackberry liqueur

today this is a genuine 'wow' wine

cool and beautifully spicy aromas of secondary red currant aromas that exhibit a discreet whiff of sous-bois

The acidity seems reasonable but on the lower side

but it was also one of my favorites here

spice and violet hints

and Mediterranean herb notes with a smooth

The delicious

full-bodied mouthfeel and super-richness and power