An early flowering and a particular warm, dry summer allowed the fruit to reach a remarkable level of concentration and richness; the intermittent showers during the harvest prevented the vintage from being truly great. We must be content with lovely complexity, distinguished fruit and the promise of a brilliant development.

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 109.

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Margaux: 85 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>