Margaux - Margaux 2003

Wine Spectator

95

byJames Molesworththe6/12/2018

Shows a note of torréfaction typical of the vintage, but uses it to its advantage, coupling it with accents of ganache and dark tobacco leaf along with rich plum, currant and fig compote flavors. The finish is slightly firm, with alder and plum skin details, but this has pretty impressive composure considering the vintage. Drink now through 2035. 10,833 cases made.

Wine Advocate

93

byNeal Martinthe3/15/2017

Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 2003 Margaux is fully mature on the nose. There is ample fruit here, well defined for the vintage with blackberry and cedar, this bottle demonstrating a subtle fungal character that I have not discerned in previous bottles. There are faint scents of rust iron piping that develop with further aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannin, offering more fruit than the 2003 Valandraud it was paired with: feisty black pepper and allspice finish with a decent aftertaste. There might be better bottles than this, even so, there is probably not another Margaux that touches this First Growth. I see no harm in broaching bottles now and over the next ten years. Tasted December 2016.

Wine Advocate

98

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

This was the finest performance by this wine that I have seen since it was released. I did not expect the 2003 Chateau Margaux to show this well in a vintage where the southern part of the Medoc was clearly less impressive than the north. However, it is a beautiful, dark plum/purple-tinged effort with sensational aromatics, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and a youthfulness, precision and freshness that belie what one generally associates with this vintage. It can be drunk now and over the next 15-20 years. Kudos to Chateau Margaux.

Jamessuckling.com

97

byJames Sucklingthe3/13/2011

A wine with spices, meat, and very ripe fruit on the nose, with hints of dried flowers. Full bodied, and deeply layered, with loads of fruit and spices. Long and decadent, very complex. Pull the cork after 2013.

WeinWisser

19

byRené Gabrielthe2/6/2008

Dunkles Granat mit rubinem Rand. Ein verrücktes, delikates BOuquet mit viel Dörrfrüchten, Rumtopf, Sultaninen und Vanillesüsse, Parisette-Brotkrustenton und frisch gekochtes Pflaumenmus, trotz der schweren Süsse frisch und fast verspielt. Im Gaumen aussen füllig, cremig und opulent, darunter gut stützende Muskeln, aber eher aufgrund der Tannine als der Säure, Dörrbananen, exotische Hölzer, im Finale dann ein gewwiser Tanninüberhang im Verhältnis zum eigenen Weinfett. Ein zweifellos erotischer Wein mit viel Süssepotenzial und von den Tanninen her dem 1961er, vom Fruchtdruck dem 1959er gleichend. Erst in zehn Jahren wird sich weisen, in welche Richtung der powervolle Margaux gehen wird.

Wine Advocate

99

byRobert Parkerthe4/24/2006

Am I being too stingy with the 2003 Chateau Margaux? A wine of extraordinary complexity and intensity, it reveals a deep purple color, a style not unlike the 1990 Margaux (possibly even more concentrated), a velvety texture, and notes of spring flowers interwoven with camphor, melted licorice, creme de cassis, and pain grille. Not a blockbuster, it offers extraordinary intensity as well as a surreal delicacy/lightness. There is riveting freshness to this offering, which tips the scales at a lofty (for this estate) 13.5% alcohol, as well as an alluring sweetness and accessibility. It probably will tighten up over the next few years. Nevertheless, it is a profound Chateau Margaux that brings to mind a hypothetical blend of the 1982 and 1990. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2035.

Wine Spectator

98

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2006

Ultraconcentrated, with layers and layers of fruit and superfine tannins. Plenty of fruit, mineral and meat character. Full-bodied yet refined and classy, it coats your palate with gorgeous fruit and ripe tannins. Truly superb. One of the wines of the vintage. Best after 2012. 10,830 cases made.

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 83 % Merlot 12 % Petit Verdot 2 % Cabernet Franc 3 %
Appellation	Margaux
Millesime	2003
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 83 % Merlot 12 % Petit Verdot 2 % Cabernet Franc 3 %
Appellation	Margaux
Millesime	2003
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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