Parker about Château Margaux 1998
The 1998 Margaux's color is a dense ruby/purple. The wine is tannic and austere, but elegant, with notes of asphalt, blackberries, acacia flowers, and sweet, toasty oak. Subtle, rich, nicely-textured, and medium-bodied, it is built for the long haul. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Margaux |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 17%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 3% |
Alkoholgehalt | 12.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Margaux, 33460 Margaux Cantenac, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2006 - 2042 |
Parker Punkte | 91 |
Jahrgang | 1998 |
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Château Margaux 1998

Château Margaux 1998 is an outstanding Bordeaux wine from the renowned Margaux appellation. The 1998 vintage in Bordeaux was challenging, especially for the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, but Château Margaux managed to create a wine that impresses with elegance, finesse, and impressive complexity.
The 1998 Château Margaux is a deep ruby red in color, showing early signs of ripeness. The bouquet is complex and expressive, with enticing aromas of ripe red and black fruits such as cherries, blackcurrants, and plums. These fruity notes are complemented by subtle hints of violets, rose petals, and a hint of licorice, lending the wine an elegant floral dimension. Aging in oak barrels further adds sophisticated nuances of cedarwood, tobacco, spices, and a hint of vanilla.
On the palate, the 1998 Château Margaux demonstrates an exceptional balance between power and elegance. The tannins are fine and well-integrated, yet give the wine a noticeable structure that indicates its great aging potential. The fruit aromas are harmonious and precise, supported by a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and definition. The palate evolves further with notes of dark chocolate, spices, and a subtle mineral note that round out the complex flavors.
The finish is long and velvety, carried by elegant fruit and wood notes that fade slowly and harmoniously. The 1998 vintage presents itself now in a beautiful drinking window, but can mature for several more years to develop additional depth and nuance.
Château Margaux 1998 is a wine of great refinement and expressiveness, perfectly embodying the typical characteristics of the Margaux appellation. It is perfect as a companion to refined dishes such as veal fillet, game birds, or aged cheeses, offering a luxurious and distinctive drinking experience for lovers and connoisseurs of great Bordeaux wines.