2008 Desmirail
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Tasting notes
Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Sep 2020
Critic scores
Critic scores
88
88/100
Average Score
88
86-89/100
Wine Spectator
16
16/20
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
15.5 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2012-2018, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Oct 2010
Leafy nose but not very inviting. Cedary on the palate and on the lean and unforgiving side. Rather hard work. (JH)
15.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2013-2018, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2009
Lightish crimson. Sweet, light, simple. The balance is fine but I can't see any excitement. This would be a very good Haut-Médoc but there's not much Margaux character. (JR)
86 - 89 points
Wine Spectator
Score 86-89/100 · Wine Spectator
Offers some good fruit, with fresh herb and berry character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Score range: 86-89. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2009.
About the producer

Desmirail
Purchased by Lucien Lurton in 1980, Ch. Desmirail has been managed by his son Denis Lurton since 1992. Gradually they have worked to restore the property, with a new winery and more precision in the vineyards.