I just started to learn more about wine, a structure learning. Definitely your post helps me a lot. I didn’t think, before, to add this wine to my “to drink” list, but now I do.. thanks and please keep sharing yours sapience with us 👏🏻👏🏻
“A masterpiece in every sense of the word.” That line encapsulates the essence of Chateau Margaux, and this outstanding video as well. I love your description, “intensely ethereal” and how it vividly captures everything wonderful that is Ch. Margaux. I still remember your Chateau Margaux video from two years ago, and I said in my comment that it was a video that every wine lover should watch at least twice in their lifetime. Well, this new video is certainly unmissable and worth an extra viewing or three! Really enjoyed this video - such a privilege to be able to visit this legendary estate, tour the winery, and taste those iconic wines. Awesome experience and so many cool details in this video. Chateau Margaux is truly magnificent and fully deserving of its no.2 spot on your 2024 Top Wines list - such an honor, considering that you tasted more than 3,000 wines last year. Cheers, John!
@@vinvoyage Thanks very much, Margaux! I was definitely happy with the first video, but had to do a refresh after this visit! I learned so much and have much better footage now. Definitely one of my favorite all-time visits! Truly appreciate the support and kind words! Hope you enjoy your weekend! Cheers!
Great video as always. Happy to see you getting more and more followers and reach and with that hopefully more access to high profile wineries. While this is not my level (in price and quality) yet, I am wondering if you could do a comparison between Margaux and Giscours. I'd love to understand what Margaux is about whithout breaking the bank. I can get Giscours for around 55-70€ depending on vintage. I can get 2016, 18-20, as well as 22 and 23 as subscription. What would you go for?
@@AnarchoKapital Thanks very much! I’m a huge fan of Giscours too and have featured it in many videos. Those are all terrific vintages! You really can’t go wrong but out of those I have a slight preference for 20 & 22.
1983 is my favorite Margaux vintage, 1999 was a star that year. 2004 Pavillon Rouge was showing even better than the first wine when we were at the chateau in 2015.
Thanks very much for weighing in! Completely agree with you re: 1983 and 1999! The Pavillon Rouge is definitely one of the best second wines. So impressive and nice that it peaks earlier.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Chateau Margaux... Been there in the late 90's.. 1983 is top notch that is not that well known.... Can't wait to crack open my 1990... still have a solid case ! Palmer is also SUPERB !!!
I’m visiting Bordeaux for the first time this May! Is Chateau Margaux and any other first growths open to public tours? Which other chateau do you recommend touring? I’ll be staying at the Smith-Haut Lafite property, which is closer to St Emilion
That is a great place to stay! You will love it. Great question! 2/5 of the First Growths (Lafite & Haut Brion) are closed for all visits now due to renovations. However, I would try getting a visit at La Mission Haut-Brion and they may let you try some HB (And LMHB is a great visit in its own right). Latour and Margaux are typically open only to members of the wine trade or wine media, but there is no harm in sending them a request to see what they say. I would start sending your requests very early (now). You might try Mouton as well as I think you could at least visit the wine museum. I enjoyed visits to Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet and those are both open. You might also try one or more of the Leovilles and Pichon Baron. Given your location, you should, of course, try Smith-Haut Lafitte. You might also try Chevalier and Les-Carmes Haut-Brion. Definitely spend a day in St. Emilion as well. The places that I visited there aren't open for public tours, but I'm sure you will be able to find a couple nice visits and also be sure to enjoy lunch at Logis de la Cadene.
Also they are masters of the detail whether the wine or the branding, note the pavilion on the tip of the punt of the bottle. Let me know if you know other producers that do the same. thx.
Very true! That was very apparent during the visit! Thanks for weighing in. While certainly not as prominent and a relatively recent winery, Vina Vik does a pretty good job with all aspects based on my visit in November. They even create their own yeast from the property, have their own cooperage where they produce 100% of the barrels they use and have a different toasting program for each wine. Interestingly, the winemaker worked at Chateau Margaux and so he may have picked up this meticulous approach while there. Vik is also quite focused on naming, branding, marketing as well. They have come a long way in 15 years! Cheers!
I once in the early 2000's I made a dinner with some special friends, and served a 1990 Clos de Vougeot Drouhin, and after that the 1986 Ch. Margeaux. The Burgundy showed incredibly well, open, charming and so complete. Tasting afterwards the Margeaux was so disappointing, it was just far too young, although it had close to 15 years of age. It tasted like a decent Cru Bourgeois.... If I could repeat the tasting today, it would for sure be a different story, the greatness of the first Growth Bordeaux shows after many years of ageing. So if you have a bottle in your cellar, keep it for at least 30 years..
This is an objective question. I believe you are a fan of Pontet Canet and I have had it. So, just wondering how that wine compares to Margaux. I realize Pontet comes from the Pauillac region vs the Medoc. Also your thoughts on value , in regard to the, ( price : quality )ratios. Thanks for the lesson and your input. And as always: Enjoy the sunlight held together by water 🍷
Great question! Yes, I enjoy Pontet Canet very much and have featured it many times on this channel. Stylistically the wines are a bit different in that Margaux can have more elegance and finesse and more violet descriptors. As much as I enjoy PC, the Margaux Grand Vin is at an entirely different level. Last summer I blind tasted the 100-point 2010 PC and loved it. But then I blinded the 2000 Margaux and it was better in every respect. The Pavillon Rouge is a better analog in terms of quality to PC in my view, which is no insult to PC.
I know you try to be humble and appeal to followers of all budgets, but this kind of video makes you shine.
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Great video! I was fortunate to try the 1989 vintage recently. Speechless
Thank you! Sounds amazing!
I just started to learn more about wine, a structure learning. Definitely your post helps me a lot. I didn’t think, before, to add this wine to my “to drink” list, but now I do.. thanks and please keep sharing yours sapience with us 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks very much! Glad the video was helpful. I'll definitely keep publishing videos! Cheers!
“A masterpiece in every sense of the word.” That line encapsulates the essence of Chateau Margaux, and this outstanding video as well. I love your description, “intensely ethereal” and how it vividly captures everything wonderful that is Ch. Margaux. I still remember your Chateau Margaux video from two years ago, and I said in my comment that it was a video that every wine lover should watch at least twice in their lifetime. Well, this new video is certainly unmissable and worth an extra viewing or three! Really enjoyed this video - such a privilege to be able to visit this legendary estate, tour the winery, and taste those iconic wines. Awesome experience and so many cool details in this video. Chateau Margaux is truly magnificent and fully deserving of its no.2 spot on your 2024 Top Wines list - such an honor, considering that you tasted more than 3,000 wines last year. Cheers, John!
@@vinvoyage Thanks very much, Margaux! I was definitely happy with the first video, but had to do a refresh after this visit! I learned so much and have much better footage now. Definitely one of my favorite all-time visits! Truly appreciate the support and kind words! Hope you enjoy your weekend! Cheers!
@@AttorneySommYou’re welcome, John. Hope you enjoy your weekend as well. Santé!
What an amazing experience
@@peterlue9274 Thank you! Appreciate the kind feedback! Cheers!
Great video as always. Happy to see you getting more and more followers and reach and with that hopefully more access to high profile wineries.
While this is not my level (in price and quality) yet, I am wondering if you could do a comparison between Margaux and Giscours. I'd love to understand what Margaux is about whithout breaking the bank.
I can get Giscours for around 55-70€ depending on vintage. I can get 2016, 18-20, as well as 22 and 23 as subscription. What would you go for?
@@AnarchoKapital Thanks very much! I’m a huge fan of Giscours too and have featured it in many videos. Those are all terrific vintages! You really can’t go wrong but out of those I have a slight preference for 20 & 22.
1983 is my favorite Margaux vintage, 1999 was a star that year. 2004 Pavillon Rouge was showing even better than the first wine when we were at the chateau in 2015.
Thanks very much for weighing in! Completely agree with you re: 1983 and 1999! The Pavillon Rouge is definitely one of the best second wines. So impressive and nice that it peaks earlier.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Chateau Margaux... Been there in the late 90's.. 1983 is top notch that is not that well known.... Can't wait to crack open my 1990... still have a solid case ! Palmer is also SUPERB !!!
Completely agree with you! I’m a big Palmer fan too. Thanks so much! Cheers!
I’m visiting Bordeaux for the first time this May! Is Chateau Margaux and any other first growths open to public tours? Which other chateau do you recommend touring? I’ll be staying at the Smith-Haut Lafite property, which is closer to St Emilion
That is a great place to stay! You will love it.
Great question! 2/5 of the First Growths (Lafite & Haut Brion) are closed for all visits now due to renovations. However, I would try getting a visit at La Mission Haut-Brion and they may let you try some HB (And LMHB is a great visit in its own right). Latour and Margaux are typically open only to members of the wine trade or wine media, but there is no harm in sending them a request to see what they say. I would start sending your requests very early (now). You might try Mouton as well as I think you could at least visit the wine museum.
I enjoyed visits to Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet and those are both open. You might also try one or more of the Leovilles and Pichon Baron.
Given your location, you should, of course, try Smith-Haut Lafitte. You might also try Chevalier and Les-Carmes Haut-Brion.
Definitely spend a day in St. Emilion as well. The places that I visited there aren't open for public tours, but I'm sure you will be able to find a couple nice visits and also be sure to enjoy lunch at Logis de la Cadene.
Also they are masters of the detail whether the wine or the branding, note the pavilion on the tip of the punt of the bottle. Let me know if you know other producers that do the same. thx.
Very true! That was very apparent during the visit! Thanks for weighing in.
While certainly not as prominent and a relatively recent winery, Vina Vik does a pretty good job with all aspects based on my visit in November. They even create their own yeast from the property, have their own cooperage where they produce 100% of the barrels they use and have a different toasting program for each wine. Interestingly, the winemaker worked at Chateau Margaux and so he may have picked up this meticulous approach while there. Vik is also quite focused on naming, branding, marketing as well. They have come a long way in 15 years!
Cheers!
Was there in August, tasted the 2006 and just picked up a 2003!
Very nice! Glad to hear it! Thank you kindly! Cheers!
I once in the early 2000's I made a dinner with some special friends, and served a 1990 Clos de Vougeot Drouhin, and after that the 1986 Ch. Margeaux. The Burgundy showed incredibly well, open, charming and so complete. Tasting afterwards the Margeaux was so disappointing, it was just far too young, although it had close to 15 years of age. It tasted like a decent Cru Bourgeois.... If I could repeat the tasting today, it would for sure be a different story, the greatness of the first Growth Bordeaux shows after many years of ageing. So if you have a bottle in your cellar, keep it for at least 30 years..
@@jakopete1 Yes that is good advice, especially for wines from powerful vintages. Thank you for sharing that experience.
I was able to get the 201q of the chateau’s third wine that apparently is mainly sold to restaurants.
Very nice! There are definitely some bottles in the consumer market.
Do you think this year will be a big year for 2000 bordeaux?
@@kairodumba7924 Many of them are showing very well now, but I think at least the first growths and wines like Las Cases and Montrose need more time.
Dream wine of mine…
Maybe someday
Took me a long time to cross it off my bucket list! Splitting a bottle with friends each of whom chips in is a great way to do it!
Great video I agree with you on 83' I think just an opinion when I sold 83' Margaux and Latour in the restaurants I worked in the 83' showed better.
Thank you! Yes 83 was such a great vintage for Margaux!
One of your favorite Wines 🙂
@@janleth2800 Definitely! The 2000 was my #2 wine for 2024 out of more than 3,000 wines tasted.
C Margaux is like a beautiful fashion model with a PHD in quantum physics: laser precision.
Well said! Completely agree!
This is an objective question. I believe you are a fan of Pontet Canet and I have had it. So, just wondering how that wine compares to Margaux. I realize Pontet comes from the Pauillac region vs the Medoc. Also your thoughts on value , in regard to the,
( price : quality )ratios.
Thanks for the lesson and your input. And as always:
Enjoy the sunlight held together by water 🍷
Great question! Yes, I enjoy Pontet Canet very much and have featured it many times on this channel.
Stylistically the wines are a bit different in that Margaux can have more elegance and finesse and more violet descriptors.
As much as I enjoy PC, the Margaux Grand Vin is at an entirely different level. Last summer I blind tasted the 100-point 2010 PC and loved it. But then I blinded the 2000 Margaux and it was better in every respect.
The Pavillon Rouge is a better analog in terms of quality to PC in my view, which is no insult to PC.
The pavilion rouge 2019 should classify as super second
@@PanNuestroExpressColinas Agreed! Some of the recent Pavillon Rouge vintages are tremendous!
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@@zoltangyorgytoth9330 Thanks so much! Cheers!
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@@evashelton3162 Thank you kindly! Cheers!
I was expecting a travel video. instead I got the winery wiki page readout😅
Funny