The nose is an interesting interplay of warm berry compote and wet stone. The turned soil and iron/graphite qualities are kept pleasant by some nice ripeness of fruit. Aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis and blueberry.
On the palate, it has a richness of flavor without feeling heavy. A little less ripeness on the fruit in flavor keeps some verve in the wine with crunchier qualities accented by some fresh herbal notes. Elements like bay leaf, thyme and bitter greens give lift to the berry and plum flavors. The minerality is there as well, but in a lesser tone than the nose would suggest. There emerges a nice bitter cocoa note on the finish.
It has elegance and finesse over power, which I tend to appreciate. It also seems a hallmark of most Margaux. Still developing, it should continue to evolve and coalesce for the next 7+ years.
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