1980
1980
1980
Château Margaux's success in this vintage was unanimously praised. We were fortunate to harvest very late, after the rain, and to have done so under excellent conditions. Nevertheless, 1980 is not a great vintage: the wine has always been supple, aromatic, fine and well balanced, but has lacked power. It has developed beyond our expectations, but it is now starting to dry out slightly. To be enjoyed soon. (February 2024)
Climate
A disastrous cold, rainy spring held back the flowering, which only took place at the end of June. There was mixed weather in the summer, but fortunately September was sunny and hot. After a rainy start to October, dry, cold weather set in, enabling us to harvest, albeit very late, sufficiently ripe and perfectly healthy grapes. (The picking began 17th October)
Château Margaux's success in this vintage was unanimously praised. We were fortunate to harvest very late, after the rain, and to have done so under excellent conditions. Nevertheless, 1980 is not a great vintage: the wine has always been supple, aromatic, fine and well balanced, but has lacked power. It has developed beyond our expectations, but it is now starting to dry out slightly. To be enjoyed soon. (February 2024)
Climate
A disastrous cold, rainy spring held back the flowering, which only took place at the end of June. There was mixed weather in the summer, but fortunately September was sunny and hot. After a rainy start to October, dry, cold weather set in, enabling us to harvest, albeit very late, sufficiently ripe and perfectly healthy grapes. (The picking began 17th October)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
Discover our tips for serving and tasting your wine in the best conditions.