Robert Parker's Wine Advocate : The 2013 Château Margaux has an attractive bouquet that compared to fellow recent vintages appears earthy in style (as it appeared in barrel), offering a mixture of black and red fruit, bay leaf and cedar. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes through strongly - no surprise given that there is 94% of the final blend! The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and a pleasing seam of acidity.
It is not the greatest Château Margaux that the late Paul Pontallier ever made, but it is commendable for the vintage and there is a sense of harmony and composure towards the finish with hints of black pepper and mint lingering on the aftertaste. Enjoy this over the next 15 years, though I am not sure it has the substance to warrant maturation for a longer period.
Blend : 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.
