The 2019 Chateau Margaux is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, with the first wine representing 37% of the harvest. 90% cabernet sauvignon, 4% cabernet franc, 4% merlot and 2% petit verdot. Extremely refined and elegant, despite the structure. It’s shows loads of ripe-berry, cherry, currant and chocolate character, as well as walnut and light cedar. Full-bodied with seamless tannins that spread across your palate and caress every square centimeter. So much ash, tobacco and earth to the bright blackberry and currant aromas. This 2018 is going to be relatively drinkable at an early age (do your best to hide bottles for 7-8 years) yet last for 75+. The alcohol hit a whopping 14%, which is high by this estate's standards, but everything is flawlessly integrated, the balance is perfect, and I certainly can't find anything that could be better. Incredibly concentrated and full-bodied on the palate, it nevertheless has an almost Burgundian sense of finesse and elegance, with an ethereal texture, silky yet massive amounts of tannins, notable freshness, and brilliant length. But, to enjoy its full glory, you will want to cellar it for at least 6-8 years and then watch it metamorphize over the next 40+ years.ġ00 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Adovcate (Mar 2021)īased on 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Château Margaux is a magical, incredibly sexy expression of this Château that sports a dense purple color as well as a thrilling bouquet of blueberries, cassis, acacia flowers, scorched earth, sandalwood, and violets. This is classic Margaux at its most seductive, although it is, rather amazingly, approachable and absolutely delicious right now. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with opulent black fruit, fragrant earth and floral layers, supported by a rock-solid structure of exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins and seamless backbone of freshness, finishing with fantastic length. Deep purple-black in color, it slowly unfurls to reveal tantalizing scents of crème de cassis, wild blueberries and Black Forest cake with hints of redcurrant jelly, rose oil, dark chocolate and cedar chest plus a touch of star anise. The wine has a pH of 3.8 and 14% alcohol. Pair India Ink with peppery barbequed meats.The 2018 Château Margaux is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, representing 36% of the crop this year. These aromas continue to the palate, with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and savory notes of cured meat, dried herbs and a subtle smokiness. The 2019 India Ink boasts aromas of red and black fruits, tobacco, and black pepper. They select barrels and wine lots to create a blend that is deep purple in color, loaded with blue-black fruit aromas, and is meaty, rich and powerful on the palate. India Ink is rich, full, oak driven and hedonistic. It's also the genesis of their multi-varietal blends.Ī blend of Petite Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, this blend is made for pure indulgence. While co-fermentation of different varieties has not been the default protocol in the New World, it is intuitive and natural. But instead of waiting for enough of a particular variety to ripen fully for the sake of having a pure tank or lot, Kuleto combines whatever fruit happens to be perfectly ripe at the moment. At Kuleto, blocks and varieties are harvested in the order that they ripen.nothing unusual there. Their vineyards are scattered along the steep hillsides and windblown ridges above the valley floor, and about 8 miles back. Kuleto Estate is secluded deep in the wild solitude of eastern Napa.
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