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The Annual Red Bordeaux Report (May 2004)

Dark red. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, dark plum, tobacco, graphite, minerals and flowers. Very suave and smooth on entry, then a bit closed in the middle palate. But this very young, firm Palmer boasts harmonious acidity, very good cut and excellent balance. Finishes with rather tight tannins that will need six or seven years…

The Annual Red Bordeaux Report (May 2005)

Moderately saturated ruby-red. Expressive aromas of currant, black cherry, leather, mocha, game, black olive and minerals. Suave, seamless claret with a firm edge of acidity. More harmonious now than it was just prior to the bottling last June, but still rather closed and in need of a decade of cellaring. But this is not really…

A Century of Bordeaux: The Nines (Sep 2019)

The 1989 Montrose is a magnificent wine and this represents one of the best bottles I have encountered – one that was purchased on release and not moved from Berry Brothers’ cellar since. I have encountered perfect bottles of the 1989, and this flirts with that magic figure. It is blessed with a captivating bouquet…

1982 Bordeaux, 20 Years On (Jul 2002)

Full ruby-red. Wonderfully perfumed nose combines redcurrant, plum, mocha, minerals and rose petal. Plush, fat and rich, with great sweetness and class. This has utterly compelling mouthfilling richness. Finishes smooth and endless, with great breadth. This wine showed fabulous potential from barrel, but this is the first truly outstanding bottle I’ve had. Drink 2005 through…

The Cat’s Whiskers: Bordeaux 1961 (Oct 2019)

The 1961 Château Margaux has been a disappointing wine and this is no different. The bouquet is decent enough but surely lacks the complexity and vigor of superior Margaux such as Palmer and Giscours. The palate is medium-bodied with strong tobacco and cedar notes, but it lacks the level of fruit to give body and…

Vinous Table: Marea, New York, NY (Jul 2022)

Sadly, the 1961 Margaux is beset by strong notes of game and brett that dominate. There’s good depth for the 1961, but things never fully come together. I expected more.