Margaux - 1981 (6 Liter) Torrontes evenly-balanced finish

evenly-balanced finish

showing excellent clarity and resonating florality on the long

While charred-oak flavors hit the palate first (it’s matured in charred oak barrels for at least five years)

94-96 points- Burghound

Margaux - 1981 (6 Liter) Torrontes evenly-balanced finishIn weight and texture, the 1981 Margaux is closest in style to the 1979. It is an outstanding wine, even in the company of the monumental wines of 1982, 1983, and 1986, although it does not have the power and weight of these vintages. It is still very dark ruby purple colored. The aromatics suggest ripe cassis fruit, spicy vanillin oakiness, and violets. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, concentrated, tannic, and extremely long. It is just