Château Margaux - Margaux 1994

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

par René Gabriel le 06/02/2008

Tiefe, satte Farbe. Trockenes, verhaltenes Bouquet, rote Früchte, Cakesfrüchte, Oregano und Thymian, Moschus, Wildleder, Rehfleisch. Im Gaumen prägnant, erstaunlich burschikos, körnige Gerbstoffe, noch viel Reserven zeigend, Parallelen zum 1981er Margaux; wer also Charme erwartet, wird wohl auch in den kommenden Jahren enttäuscht sein.

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

par Robert Parker le 28/02/1997

Since 1978 there have been only two first-growths (or two of the so-called "big eight" of Bordeaux) that have been consistently excellent to superb - Chateau Haut-Brion and Chateau Margaux. Margaux's admirable consistency is well-displayed in the 1993-95 wines. Chateau Margaux was one of the last estates to bottle their 1994 (September, 1996), hoping to soften the vintage's high, hard tannin level. The wine has turned out to be a classic, long-lived Margaux. The opaque purple color is followed by this estate's tell-tale aromas of flowers, blackcurrants, licorice, and smoky oak. This dense, powerful, closed wine is a true vin de gard. It needs a decade of cellaring, but it should last for 25-35 years. Readers may find this wine reminiscent of the 1988, only riper and more powerful. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2030.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

le 31/01/1997

Not a big Margaux, this is all in refinement. Pretty aromas of berries, raspberries and toasted oak and warm flavors that build on your palate. Medium-bodied, with fine, well-integrated tannins and a caressing finish. Better in 1999.

Wine Advocate

90-91 / 100

par Robert Parker le 01/04/1996

With what will undoubtedly be high enthusiasm for the 1995, there may be a tendency to forget the fine 1994. This wine will not be bottled until fall because of its power. It exhibits a healthy dark ruby/purple color, a classic lead pencil, cassis, and vanillin-scented nose, medium body, sweet, ripe black fruits, excellent density, high tannin, and a firm, structured, powerful finish. This wine will not be as flattering young as the 1995. It is built along the lines of the 1988 but may be even more ageworthy. The 1994 will require 4-5 years of cellaring and will keep for 20+. All of the wines in this segment were tasted between March 19 and March 28 in Bordeaux. Most of the important wines from both the 1994 and 1995 vintages were tasted three separate times during my ten-day stay in Bordeaux.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

par Robert Parker le 01/04/1995

Forty-seven percent of the harvest made it into the 1994 Margaux. The wine is reminiscent of their 1985, with more structure and tannin. It exhibits a deep, opaque ruby/purple color, and an attractive, sweet nose of blackcurrants, spice, toast, and floral scents. Good fatness, layered richness, impressive extraction of fruit, and fine purity are noticeable in this medium-bodied, elegant yet concentrated wine. The finish exhibits sweet but noticeable tannin. The wine will firm up in the barrel. This outstanding Margaux should drink well during its first decade of life and keep for 20-35 years. By the way, the 1993 Margaux, which was just about to be bottled, continues to taste like one of the stars of that vintage.