The 2012 Château Margaux represents 'First Growth winemaking' at its absolute pinnacle. The bouquet is immediately captivating - taut and linear with that distinctive pencil lead minerality that marks great Margaux, enhanced by pure blackberry and boysenberry scents. Give it time in the glass and an undercurrent of tobacco surfaces, adding layers of complexity that reveal themselves slowly. On the palate, this wine shows remarkable balance and structure. Medium-bodied with fine tannin and crisp acidity, there's a life-affirming sense of harmony that flows seamlessly from start to finish. The well-integrated new oak adds polish without overwhelming the fruit, creating a wine that has become more structured and masculine in bottle while retaining that seductive effortlessness that defines great Margaux.