Beschreibung:

A CHANCE TO ACQUIRE AN EXTRAORDINARY LOT OF FIFTY CASES OF MARGAUX 1995 VINTAGE 1995 Nineteen ninety-five broke a series of four weak to average vintages and together with the ninety-six vintage propelled the Bordeaux angle of the late nineties wine boom. Consequently, it became the most expensive vintage of young Bordeaux after the 1996, although the hype of the 2000 vintage has recently made both look inexpensive in comparison. A favorable, relatively drought-free early growing season was followed by a brutally hot, sunny July and August that concentrated the sugars and thickened skins of the grapes. A sufficiently dry late September and October followed light showers of early September. Although the sun shined most on merlot early on boding well for Graves and the right bank, an intense Indian summer made for sur-maturite Cabernet Sauvignon for those who waited to pick. A huge harvest meant a strict selection was necessary to achieve quality and this favored the economic advantage of the first growth level chateaux. These wines today are monolithic, super-concentrated and firm, true vins des gardes, that are ideal for investment as well as deferred gratification. Projections indicate that 1995 may evolve similarly to the 1990 and 1970 vintages. A monumental year for Chateau Margaux, '95 was also the most complete Mouton in ages as well as the best Calon Segur ever made. Haut-Brion and the usual suspect from the right bank are also must buys. JC Château Margaux--Vintage 1995 Margaux, 1er cru classé "Bottled very late (November, 1997), the 1995 has continued to flesh out, developing into one of the great classics made under the Mentzelopoulos regime. The color is opaque ruby/purple. The nose offers aromas of licorice and sweet smoky new oak intermixed with jammy black fruits, licorice, and minerals. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with extraordinary richness, fabulous equilibrium, and hefty tannin in the finish. In spite of its large size and youthfulness, this wine is user-friendly and accessible. This is a thrilling Margaux that will always be softer and more evolved than its broader-shouldered sibling, the 1996. How fascinating it will be to follow the evolution of both of these vintages over the next half century. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2040." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #115 (February 1998) 50 dozen bottles per lot