Clos Margalaine 2016 Margaux, 2nd Wine of Ch Marojallia

Julia Harding MW 16/20 "50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from just four hectares of deep, gravelly soils located between the estates of Le Tertre and Monbrison. The grapes for this second wine came from 25-year-old vines and were hand-picked in very small quantities. Vinification in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks, then ageing in new French oak barriques (30%), one-year-old barrels (30%) and stainless-steel vats. 

Lively deep crimson. Polished texture and real richness. Hints of Margaux silkiness though it’s a bit punchier than that. Proper bordeaux with quite a long finish but just a little bitterness on the end."