Weinwisser 
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 31 hl/ha, 14 % vol. Dichtes Granat mit violettem Rand. Ein Elixir von reifen Pflaumen, Brombeergelee und Cassis. Im zweiten Ansatz Veilchen, Burleytabak und Waldhimbeeren. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, straffem Körper, straff vinifiziert und dadurch viel Muskeln und Rasse zeigend. Im komplexen Finale ein geniales Rückaroma nach reifen Schattenmorellen und Heidelbeerdrops. Grossartige Leistung, für mich dieses Jahr der beste Wein aus der Appellation Margaux, erinnert in der Nase an 1990. Kann in der idealen Trinkreife die Höchstnote erlangen. 

Wine Advocate 
The 2018 Château Margaux is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, representing 36% of the crop this year. The wine has a pH of 3.8 and 14% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it slowly unfurls to reveal tantalizing scents of crème de cassis, wild blueberries and Black Forest cake with hints of redcurrant jelly, rose oil, dark chocolate and cedar chest plus a touch of star anise. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with opulent black fruit, fragrant earth and floral layers, supported by a rock-solid structure of exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins and seamless backbone of freshness, finishing with fantastic length. This is classic Margaux at its most seductive, although it is, rather amazingly, approachable and absolutely delicious right now. But, to enjoy its full glory, you will want to cellar it for at least 6-8 years and then watch it metamorphize over the next 40+ years. 

James Suckling 
So much ash, tobacco and earth to the bright blackberry and currant aromas. Flowers too. Fresh. Full-bodied with seamless tannins that spread across your palate and caress every square centimeter. It’s shows loads of ripe-berry, cherry, currant and chocolate character, as well as walnut and light cedar. Then the finish goes on for minutes. Extremely refined and elegant, despite the structure. 90% cabernet sauvignon, 4% cabernet franc, 4% merlot and 2% petit verdot. A joy to taste, but drink after 2025.