Top Margaux 2016 wines: Re-tasted in the bottle
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Introduction by Eleanor Douglas.
‘The issue for Margaux in 2016 is that the 2015 wines were so exceptional,’ said Jane Anson when tasting the Bordeaux 2016 wines en primeur.
The style in general for Margaux is more elegant, fresh and juicy in 2016 compared to the rich succulence of 2015, Anson said. She recommended comparing scores and prices closely for the 2015 and 2016 wines.
In the recent in-bottle tastings, Anson gave Château Margaux 2016 98 points, noting that it was ‘not as hefty as the 2010 or as staggering as the 2015, but is still a joyful expression of the estate’.
Château Palmer 2016 also received a 98, described as ‘sophisticated and well constructed’.
Top scoring Margaux 2016 wines:
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Château Margaux, Margaux, 1er Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
Refined and typically elegant, 2016 Margaux adds great depth, structure and concentration to the mix. This is a wine to drink in 30-40 years! Only...
2016
Château MargauxMargaux
Château Palmer, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
As is always the case with Palmer, the richness, depth and silkiness is just so impressive. Sophisticated and well constructed, with a vertical lift-off, there's...
2016
Château PalmerMargaux
Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, 2ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
Owned by the Lurton family celebrating their centenary in 2025, this Margaux second growth estate is known for its elegance and focus on Cabernet Sauvignon....
2016
Château Brane-CantenacMargaux
Château Rauzan-Ségla, Margaux, 2ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
This Margaux second growth has seen a remarkable resurgence under the ownership of Chanel since 1994, with current technical director Nicolas Audebert overseeing the 2016...
2016
Château Rauzan-SéglaMargaux
Château Cantenac Brown, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
There is a good chance that this wine has closed down, but aromas nonetheless include subtle notes of violet, black cherry and cassis, presaging a...
2016
Château Cantenac BrownMargaux
Château d'Issan, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
Toasty with red cherry, blackcurrant and hints of nuts, coffee, tobacco and graphite. Vibrant, with integrated tannins, mineral edges and a clean, crystalline finish. A...
2016
Château d'IssanMargaux
Château Lascombes, Margaux, 2ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
In many cases these Margaux are showing better than they did at en primeur, the ageing process helping to fatten them up. Here, full-on aromatics...
2016
Château LascombesMargaux
Château Prieuré-Lichine, Margaux, 4ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
A top wine, especially for its excellent price/quality ratio. Great aromatic floral finesse. Regal elegance on the palate: smooth texture and fine-grained tannins underpin engaging...
2016
Château Prieuré-LichineMargaux
Château Giscours, Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
Concentrated autumnal fruit offers a hawthorny bramble of blackberry and bilberry. Big-framed, muscular tannins are joined by plenty of acidity - it's very clearly built...
2016
Château GiscoursMargaux
Château Dauzac, Margaux, 5ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2016
Yet again it's the richness and confidence of the construction that's clear here. Sweet fruit and high aromatics take their time to unfurl in the...
2016
Château DauzacMargaux
