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Chateaux Margaux 1978 (No Reserve), 1978

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“Although the 1978 is a more powerful, fuller-bodied style of Margaux, it is less charming and fruity than the 1979. The 1978's nose has moved from one of ripe fruit and spicy oak, to tarry, truffle, earthy aromas that come across as slightly too masculine and meaty. Nevertheless, this is a rich, full-bodied, concentrated Margaux that only suffers in comparison with the great vintages produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. Some of its rusticity may be due to tannins that were not totally ripe during the harvest. In any event, it remains one of the few great wines from the 1978 vintage. While I initially thought it would be fully mature within two decades of the vintage, it could still benefit from another 3-4 years of cellaring.” Anticipated maturity: 2000-2020. Last tasted 12/96
(92 Points)

Robert Parker Jr. Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition #B1, Jan 1998



CellarTracker: Average Score: 92.2/100

“Still has a whack of oak, dark and young, but silky, nuanced - fabulous, with possible more to come in the future”

(2/6/2014 - Rupert: 94 Points)


“Slightly fillet colour. Very similar on the nose initially before becoming so little less expressive. Noticeably denser and possibly more concentrated on the palate. Far more weight actually without a lot more heft. Density currently slightly at the expense of finesse / ethereal elegance. A similar slightly savoury top note. Wonderfully youthful, this needs a little more time. If it keeps the density and texture and finds the elegance it should be every bit as good as the Palmer, otherwise it may show density rather than finesse. That said, it is at the floral, potentially pretty end of the spectrum.”

(2/6/2014 - SimonG: 95 Points)
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183097

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Chateaux Margaux 1978 (No Reserve)

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Red

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France, Alsace

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High Shoulder (HS)

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£15. Bottle will be sent in moulded polystyrene bottle pack for added safety.

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“Although the 1978 is a more powerful, fuller-bodied style of Margaux, it is less charming and fruity than the 1979. The 1978's nose has moved from one of ripe fruit and spicy oak, to tarry, truffle, earthy aromas that come across as slightly too masculine and meaty. Nevertheless, this is a rich, full-bodied, concentrated Margaux that only suffers in comparison with the great vintages produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. Some of its rusticity may be due to tannins that were not totally ripe during the harvest. In any event, it remains one of the few great wines from the 1978 vintage. While I initially thought it would be fully mature within two decades of the vintage, it could still benefit from another 3-4 years of cellaring.” Anticipated maturity: 2000-2020. Last tasted 12/96
(92 Points)

Robert Parker Jr. Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition #B1, Jan 1998



CellarTracker: Average Score: 92.2/100

“Still has a whack of oak, dark and young, but silky, nuanced - fabulous, with possible more to come in the future”

(2/6/2014 - Rupert: 94 Points)


“Slightly fillet colour. Very similar on the nose initially before becoming so little less expressive. Noticeably denser and possibly more concentrated on the palate. Far more weight actually without a lot more heft. Density currently slightly at the expense of finesse / ethereal elegance. A similar slightly savoury top note. Wonderfully youthful, this needs a little more time. If it keeps the density and texture and finds the elegance it should be every bit as good as the Palmer, otherwise it may show density rather than finesse. That said, it is at the floral, potentially pretty end of the spectrum.”

(2/6/2014 - SimonG: 95 Points)
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Item Details

Item ID:

183097

Name:

Chateaux Margaux 1978 (No Reserve)

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

Country / Region:

France, Alsace

Fill Level:

High Shoulder (HS)

Ended:

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£15. Bottle will be sent in moulded polystyrene bottle pack for added safety.
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