2019 Chateau Margaux, Margaux, France, 750mL, [100 points]

The 2019 Château Margaux is a masterpiece of elegance, power, and refinement, capturing the essence of this iconic First Growth Bordeaux. A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, it offers aromatic complexity with notes of crushed stones, violets, sweet tobacco, dark berries, and exotic spice. The silky tannins and vibrant acidity provide a seamless balance between intensity and finesse, delivering a deep, layered palate with remarkable length and energy. With its ethereal quality and immense aging potential of 40+ years, this vintage stands as one of the finest wines of the year, promising unparalleled complexity and pleasure for decades to come.