CHATEAU CONFIDENCE DE MARGAUX 2016

The 2,5 hectare parcel producing just 10,000 bottles of this confidential wine stand in a mythical triangle of vines surrounded by Château Palmer, Rauzan Segla and Cantenac Brown, just the finest terroir one could hope for in the appellation. "Generous nose showing fruits in brandy, dried fruits and fine oakiness. Warm, expressive attack echoing the nose beautifully. The mid-palate and finish are firmer and bolder in this characterful wine."  The wine is the epitome of the expression of elegance in Margaux. It is not over ripe, over dense or over-oaked. It is balanced, the tannins are enrobed and the finish is warm and long.  

If we can learn from the past, it will not be long before one of these properties buys these vines and good value Margaux with a superb story will disappear for ever into the Grands Crus just as Château Boston did when it was purchased by Château Palmer.

TASTING NOTES
Colour: Deep, dense red with purple or tile-like reflections around the rim.

Aromas: A balanced combination of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), licorice, graphite, toasted wood, and nuanced spice notes like gray pepper, nutmeg, and mineral accents such as flint or pencil.

Palate: Plush and velvety from Merlot, with a beautiful fruit maturity and a harmonious, yet subtly tannic structure. Layers of blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, floral hints, toasted and chocolate nuances, caramelization, and minerality accompany a juicy, well-defined framework.