88 Robert Parker
Margaux, along with Petrus, is unquestionably one of the best two wines produced in the 1980 vintage. This is a wine of uncommon power, concentration, richness, and beauty. It has a ruby color, fine extract, and a surprisingly long, supple palate. This medium bodied and still moderately tannic wine should continue to drink well for at least a decade. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 1/91.
15 Rene Gabriel
07 eine Imperialflasche: Deutlich aufhellend mit viel orangen Tönen. Trockenes Bouquet, erdiger Schimmer, Oregano, noch dezente Fruchtrosten von roten Beerenschalen, Hirschleder. Im Gaumen mittelgewichtig, ein paar Muskeln die den Körper stützen, die Struktur etwas gezehrt aber – Dank dem Grossformat einer Impérialeflasche – noch sehr gut trinkbar.
Margaux, along with Petrus, is unquestionably one of the best two wines produced in the 1980 vintage. This is a wine of uncommon power, concentration, richness, and beauty. It has a ruby color, fine extract, and a surprisingly long, supple palate. This medium bodied and still moderately tannic wine should continue to drink well for at least a decade. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 1/91.