Weinwisser 
89 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 8 % Merlot, 2 % Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 36 hl/ha, 36 % ist Grand Vin. 13.5 vol%, pH 3.67, IPT 80. Was für ein delikates Parfüm nach schwarzen Johannisbeeren, Lakritze und Wildkirsche. Im zweiten Ansatz Sandelholz, Alpenheidelbeeren, ein grosser Strauß mit Veilchen, Schokopralinen. Am komplexen Gaumen mit kaschmirartiger Textur und kakaoartigem Tanningerüst, dazu ein kaskadenartiger Körper gepaart mit magischer Rasse, das Holz wirkt bereits absorbiert. Im gebündelten Finale schwingt sich der 1er Grand Cru Classé dann zu Höchstform auf: dunkle Kirsche, heller Tabak und Grethers Pastillen im nicht enden wollenden Finale – eine Weltklasseleistung, die nur eine Note zulässt! Komplexität, wie eine Welle nach der anderen am Strand, die nach und nach über mich hinwegströmt. 

Wine Advocate 
The 2020 Château Margaux is composed of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, accounting for 36% of the harvest. The alcohol weighs in at 13.5%, the IPT is 80 and the pH is 3.67. Displaying an opaque purple-black color, it needs a lot of air, time and patience to coax out the youthfully reticent nose of blueberry preserves, blackcurrant pastilles and Black Forest cake, followed by suggestions of lavender, clove oil, iron ore and menthol with wafts of star anise and candied violets. The medium to full-bodied palate is wonderfully opulent, featuring tightly wound yet beautifully pure layers of black fruits and earthy nuances within a solid structure of firm yet velvety tannins and exhilarating freshness, finishing with very long-lingering earth and mineral notes. Another stunning expression of the vintage by Philippe Bascaules and his team—bravo! 

Neal Martin 
The 2020 Château Margaux, re-tasted at the château, is a little more open on the nose, revealing even more of its stunning delineation, just so pixelated. Black cherries, blueberry and perhaps a tad more red fruit than I noticed in the sample tasted in the UK, more classic in style. The palate is harmonious and poised with ethereal delineation, building in the mouth towards an almost pixelated finish that is utterly irresistible. There is heightened mineralité compared to the previous sample with astonishing persistence. I suspect this is one Left Bank where the 2020 will surpass the previous two vintages, but as Philippe Bascaule himself commented, it is a wine for his children rather than himself. This is even better than the sample sent to the UK, hence my higher score. Will it achieve perfection? We'll find out soon(ish). 

James Suckling 
So floral and perfumed with blackcurrants, blackberries and some asphalt. Full-bodied with super, fine tannins. Extremely refined with great length and intensity. The wonderful combination of refinement and power is already evident. Superb finish. Another great Margaux.