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Chateau Labegorce Margaux 2004
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26 Mar

Dark garnet in color with fruit, chocolate, and tobacco on the nose. Blackberries, raspberries, faint coffee and herbal notes, and firm tannins. Medium bodied with medium length finish that has the characteristic – though now faded – Margaux tartness. Not nearly as enjoyable as the ’00, ’01, and ’03 vintages. On its way out, so [...]

Chateau Labergorce Margaux 2003
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22 Mar

Like stars in Hollywood, age has taken its toll on this bottle. The fruit and bouquet of its youth have vanished. The tartness that was once welcome in this bottle is now overpowering and yields bitter aftertaste. It’s a shame. There may be a bit of bottle variation in play, so go ahead and try [...]