Château Giscours 2019
Deep, near-opaque ruby with violet edge. The nose offers concentrated blackcurrant, dark cherry, blueberry and graphite, with notes of cedar, violet, sweet spice and a fine toasted-oak frame and the classic Margaux perfume of crushed flowers. Full-bodied, structured and polished on the palate, with fine-grained ripe tannins, vibrant Left Bank acidity and a long, persistent, layered finish. Drink 2027–2040.
Clos Lunelles 2016
Deep, near-opaque ruby with garnet edge. The nose offers concentrated black plum, cassis, blackberry compote and dark chocolate, with notes of liquorice, graphite, sweet spice and a fine toasted-oak frame. Full-bodied and structured on the palate, with ripe, fine-grained tannins, bright Right Bank acidity and a long, persistent finish. Drink 2026–2032.
Château La Lagune 2020
Château Cantenac Brown BriO de Cantenac Brown Margaux 2017
BriO de Cantenac Brown 2017 is the opulent, accessible second wine of the 3rd Growth Margaux estate, designed for earlier drinking. It features intense, velvety red fruit—specifically black cherry, raspberry, and blackcurrant—balanced with notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, and vanilla. The palate is typically medium-to-full-bodied, soft, and, well-structured with silky tannins.
Key Tasting Notes and Characteristics
Aroma: Highly perfumed with ripe red and black fruits, including cherry, strawberry, and blackcurrant, complemented by subtle hints of dark chocolate, earth, and tobacco.
Palate: Rich, velvety, and textured. It provides a generous ripe fruit profile with a velvety,, full-bodied mouthfeel.
Structure: Soft, well-integrated, and, silky tannins with a, fresh, lasting, finish.
Blend: Predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, creating a approachable style.
Food Pairings
Meats: Seared beef tenderloin, roast lamb with herbs, or duck breast with cherry sauce.
Other: Umami-rich mushroom risotto or aged Gouda cheese.
Château Montaiguillon, Montagne Saint-Emilion 2020
Montaiguillon’s 2020 is another resounding success, continuing a string of excellent vintages at the estate. It is a deep ruby colour with notes of spiced plums, cassis and blackberries on the nose. There’s a savoury, graphite note woven through the juicy, sumptuous palate. Its rounded tannins are already integrated with the plump fruit, and the finish has a fresh, balanced length, the likes of which you’d expect from wines with much bigger price tags.
