Chateau Margaux 1976
$499.99
- SKU:
- 626308
- Last Updated:
- 08/23/2025 09:36:19
- Vintage:
- 1976
- District / Appelation:
- MARGAUX
- Color:
- RED
- Origin Classes:
- RED BORD
- RR_BOPIS_Shipment:
- true
- RR_BOPIS_InStorePickup:
- true
- RR_BOPIS_CurbsidePickup:
- true
- Bacchus Price:
- 499.99
- Bacchus Product:
- False
The 1976 Château Margaux is a mature wine with notes of dried fig, mushroom, cigar box, and underbrush, complemented by herbal hints of mint and resin. It is described as having a savory, complex palate with resolved tannins and a fading fruit core, though some bottles show more powerful notes of cassis and plum. While considered a supple, harmonious wine that was a "so-so vintage," it has developed gracefully, showcasing finesse and a long, impressive finish.
Aroma and flavor notes-
- Aromas: Herbal, minty, sweet, cigar box, dried fig, underbrush, almonds, and resin.
- Flavors: Savory dried fig and mushroom, with notes of cassis and plum on some bottles.
- Palate: Full-bodied, sweet, and complex, with solid acidity and soft tannins.
- Finish: Long and impressive, though the fruit is fading.
Overall characteristics-
- Vintage: A "drought year" in Bordeaux, which resulted in a supple, mature wine that lacks the power of a truly great vintage but is balanced and elegant.
- Development: It has developed tertiary characteristics, such as aged wood, leather, and earthy notes.
- Structure: The tannins are fully resolved, and the fruit has mellowed.
- Performance: The wine performs well with air, opening up over time and showing harmony and balance. Some bottles show signs of fading, while others are still vibrant.
