This stunning wine is one of the vintage`s great successes. Administrator Thomas Duroux has fashioned a modern day version of Palmer`s brilliant 1966. Displaying a rare combination of power and elegance, this dense purple-colored offering exhibits notes of blackberries, truffles, flowers, incense, and camphor. Long, classic, and medium to full-bodied with stunning texture and richness, this superb effort is a candidate for the finest Margaux of the vintage. Drink 2011-2025+. 94 points

Deep red. Rich aromas of plum, redcurrant, chocolate and smoke. Sweet, lush and smooth, with a wonderfully fine-grained texture for the year. Highly expressive flavors of currant, cedar, chocolate and tobacco. The wine`s subtle sweetness, suave tannins and sneaky persistence convey an impression of very regular ripeness. 92 points