Chateau Margaux 2003 750MLThis was the finest performance by this wine that I have seen since it was released. I did not expect the 2003 Chateau Margaux to show this well in a vintage where the southern part of the Medoc was clearly less impressive than the north. However, it is a beautiful, dark plum purple tinged effort with sensational aromatics, a full bodied mouthfeel, and a youthfulness, precision and freshness that belie what one generally associates with this vintage.

individual barrel lots shine brightly in our cellar

this release honors the historic 1753 distillery founded by John Shenk and stands as a tribute to time-honored craftsmanship

Often much older than the age statement on the label

This whisky is known for its smooth and rich flavor profile

Palate: A soft

A fresh and discreet Almaviva with subtle pencil shavings and cigar box to the cassis and hints of chili chocolate and peppermint

the wine is held together with fine-grained tannins that interweave beautifully with flavors of dark chocolate

Plum/purple to the rim

but I like it

As the palate begins to fade

blackcurrant and heather honey

and cinnamon