Weinwisser 
92 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 % Merlot, 2 % Cabernet Franc, 14.5 Vol.-%, 40 % Grand Vin. Tiefgründiges blaubeeriges Bouquet, Flieder- und Veilchenparfüm, dahinter erkalteter Earl-Grey-Tee, schwarzer tasmanischer Bergpfeffer und Holundergelee. Am sublimen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, tänzerischer Rasse, die unglaublichen Halt und Straffheit verleiht, tiefschürfender Mineralik und muskulösem Körper. Im konzentrierten, nicht enden wollenden Finale Wildkirsche, dunkles Edelholz – lebt von seiner Finesse, eine Delikatesse mit royaler Adstringenz. Wird in seiner perfekten Trinkreife die Höchstnote erreichen. „Es ist kein Petit Verdot im Blend, da genügend Konzentration vorhanden" fasst Direktor Philippe Bascaules zusammen. Setzt sich dieses Jahr zu Recht die Krone in der Appellation Margaux auf! 

Falstaff 
Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze KIrschen, Cassis, dunkle Waldbeeren, einladende Gewürznuancen, kandierte Orangenzesten, sehr verführerisch. Stoffig, schwarze Herzkirschen, seidige Tannine, die dem Wein eine enrome Länge gaben, salzige Mineralität, bleibt minutenlang haften, tolles Reifepotenzial, setzt ohne Zweifel neue Maßstäbe für Margaux. 

Jeff Leve 
The bushel of red and black fruits initially get your attention before discovering all the violets, white flowers, cedar, and cigar box aromas in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is silky, sensuous, rich, and almost viscous. The fruit comes in layers, and does not stop building in intensity. The wine is poised between weight and lift, with an energetic finish delivering a powerful wall of cashmere-textured, red and black fruits that hold your focus for at least 60 seconds. This is a unique style for Chateau Margaux that is difficult to compare with previous vintages due to its levels of ABV and concentration. But I love it! The wine blends 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. All the Petit Verdot was placed into Pavillon Rouge. 14.6% ABV, is the highest ABV in the history of the estate. 3.61 pH. Yields were barely 25 hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was produced using only 40% of the harvest. Picking took place September 8 - September 28, making this one of the earliest starts to a vintage in the history of the estate. Drink from 2030-2065. 98-100 Pts. 

Decanter 
A stunning Margaux in 2022 with a bright and vibrant core, deep and persistent, alive and bright with layers of silky but firm tannins that give a gentle grip, powerful and concentrated black fruit, with a clearly defined structure that supports and doesn't overwhelm. Despite the power this has a delicacy which I love, so pure and clearly charming. Opulent yet racy, really walking the line between heft and sleekness. The acidity really lifts the expression with spiced liquorice and wet stone nuances while staying cool and fresh. Generous, stylish, punchy and polished. An incredibly complex wine that really works. 3.6pH. 88IPT. 18% press wine. Ageing 18-20 months, 100% new oak. No Petit Verdot in the blend. Highest alcohol and tannin level for the grand vin.