Margaux, Bordeaux | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot | 94 JS - 93 NM

The 2016 Marquis de Terme is Margaux at its most seductive - a wine that balances classic earthy complexity with a sleek, modern polish. It opens with an impressive bouquet of fresh summer berries, crushed red currants, and subtle notes of tobacco, forest floor, and toasty oak. The palate is medium-bodied, refreshing, and effortlessly layered, with a core of juicy fruit and plush, flavorful tannins that make it both immediate and engaging.

Critics are unanimous in their praise: James Suckling (94pts) loves its "succulent array" and "plush, flavorful tannins," while Neal Martin (93pts) notes its "immediacy and overall appeal." This is a Margaux that drinks beautifully now, which explains while we keep asking the Château for more. One of the appellation's rising stars, at a juicy price point.