2013 Chateau Margaux Premier Cru Classe, Margaux 1x750ml

Vinous 89

The 2013 Chateau Margaux has a fragrant nose with pressed iris, clove, bay leaf and light leafy scents, well-defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with a very slight greenness on the entry. With moderate weight and fine acidity, the finish feels rather simple. Maybe Palmer has the upper hand in this off-vintage? Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s 10-Year On tasting. [Neal Martin, 08/08/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2033

Robert Parker 91

The 2013 Chateau 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 97% of the final blend! The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and a pleasing seam of acidity. It is not the greatest Chateau 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. [Neal Martin, 09/28/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2032