Wine Spectator 88 "Tight and solid, with currant, raspberry and light tobacco. Full-bodied, chewy and fruity. Closed and slightly hollow. The second wine of Margaux. Best
, Robert Parker 94 "It is worth noting that when the bottled 2006 Chateau Margaux, which appeared closed and less impressive than I had predicted from barrel,
Wine Spectator 95 " This has a wonderful nose of perfume, sandalwood, ripe plum and berries. Full-bodied, with seamless tannins and a long finish. Gorgeous. Best
Wine Spectator 92 "Very beautiful aromas of crushed flowers--like roses--follow through to plum, berry and Indian spices. Full-bodied, refined and silky, with lovely ripe fruit and
Wine Spectator 89-91 "Balanced and fruity, with good blackberry and currant character. Grows on the palate. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish that's fresh.
Robert Parker 99 "Am I being too stingy with the 2003 Chateau Margaux? A wine of extraordinary complexity and intensity, it reveals a deep purple color,
Wine Spectator 92 "Aromas of blackberry and lightly toasted oak follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and a rich, fruity aftertaste of plum,
Wine Spectator "A good wine with toasted oak and berries that follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with firm tannins and a medium finish. Second wine
Robert Parker 93 Performing well from bottle, Chateau Margaux’s 2001, which is somewhat reminiscent of both the 1985 and 1999, is an elegant, seamlessly constructed effort
Robert Parker 87 Excellent balance along with copious quantities of sweet black cherry and cassis fruit are found in the 2001 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux.
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