An inky/purple color is followed by notes of Asian plum sauce, forest floor,

creme de cassis, black raspberries and a floral component that is unusual for a

Margaux. A wine of exceptional intensity and purity with a full - bodied, sumptuous

texture, lots of fresh vibrancy and excellent definition, this beautiful 2009

exhibits high but sweet tannin. It is more sexy than the 2005 was at a similar age,

although their level of extract and concentration is relatively equal. Anticipated

maturity: 2018 - 2040. /RP /Feb 2012