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1979 Margaux 750ml
1979 Margaux
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France - Bordeaux - Margaux / First Growth
Red / Bordeaux Blend
1979 Margaux
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1 bottle marked for sale by Private Collectors (447 Owned)
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VINDEX  $359.21  details
Low ask:  $450.00
Professional Reviews

RP
93

Bordeaux Book(1998) Author: Robert Parker

This wine is just now reaching full maturity, much later than I initially expected. It is a classy, elegant example of Margauxpossessing a dark ruby/purple color, and a moderately intense nose of sweet black currant fruit intermixed with minerals, vanillin, and floral scents. The wine is medium-bodied, with beautifully sweet fruit. This linear, more compressed style of Margaux possesses a good inner-core of sweet fruit, and a charming, harmonious personality. Although not a blockbuster, it is aging effortlessly, and appears to take on more character with each passing year. Last tasted 12/96

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WS
91

Wine Spectator Author: James Suckling

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Community Reviews

90

danielk168 Tasted On: 02/10/2011

93

Anonymous Author Trust Rating: 95 Tasted On: 06/24/2010

92

Miguel L Trust Rating: 100 Tasted On: 12/18/2009 Drink Dates: 2009-2015

Auction bottle purchased a month ago from Acker Merrill. Did not decant. Wet cork, removed intact. Beautiful color, clear garnet, light rim. Nose is complex, flowers in a muddy field, and a bit of old, scraped leather. The first glass is totally clean, integrated and exquisite. Supple, balanced, and pronounced acidity with red fruit character. Medium-full bodied, but texture is sublime, tender. The finish vanishes, then returns after 10 seconds and persists, not letting you go. Indeed, it pulls you back to the glass. Wonderful to drink now, 30 years old before the turn of the decade. Margaux are so often defined by a knockout nose, the best among the Firsts, in my experience. This 1979, not as much as other vintages. But, the texture, balance and length more than compensate. And, absolutely gorgeous color, truly. A 30 year old first growth, from a vintage of no particular account. What a pleasure! There simply is NO substitute for time in the bottle from great terroir. Drink now, with pleasure.

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