It has sometimes been said that 1961 was the greatest vintage since 1900. Our memory does not always serve us well, but there is no doubt that this vintage displays quite extraordinary qualities, which we would not find again until the 1982 vintage. 1961 not only benefited from remarkable weather conditions, but also from the first achievements of what came to be known as "modern oenology" inspired by Professor Ribereau Gayon and Doctor Emile Peynaud.

Château Margaux 1961 is a sumptuous wine: soft, harmonious, rich, dense, and remarkably fresh. Its bouquet is unique—beneath the scent of undergrowth, so typical of the great wines of that era, lies a layer of indescribable fruity and floral fragrance... Smelling this wine is a moment of unforgettable excitement, of pure emotion! On the palate, the sensations harmouniously mirror the aromatic festival on the nose: its tannic density asserts itself with smoothness and delicacy, and the finish is a powerful yet tender caress. A truly magnificent wine.

Today, the 1961 has lost none of its freshness, with magnums showing greater consistency than bottles. Of course, it can be opened now, but it was built for eternity... (February 2025)