Château Desmirail - Margaux 2018

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/1/2019

The 2018 Desmirail is rich, luscious and super-expressive. Hints of blood orange and spice give this punchy Margaux a decidedly exotic flair that works well here. Pliant and forward, with plush fruit and silky tannins, the 2018 has much to offer in a decidedly overt, flamboyant style.

Vinifera

90 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Fruité mûr et presque décadent pour ce vin riche, solaire, grande maturité du fruit, style flamboyant. Il devra confirmer en bouteille. 

La Revue du Vin de France

16-16,5 / 20

the4/24/2019

The Wine Cellar Insider

85-87 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Medium-bodied, strict, firm, lean, this old school-styled wine provides bright, red cranberry and dried pit fruit notes. Consumers that long for the days of 70's styled, classic Bordeaux will appreciate this much more than I did.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Desmirail comes rolling out of the glass with exuberant blackcurrant cordial, prunes and baked cherries scents plus hints of tobacco, fried herbs and woodsmoke. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, chewy texture with just enough freshness and bags of spiced berry preserves flavors, finishing on an earthy note.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

Bright and fresh with a citrus undertone to the dark-berry and dark-chocolate character. Medium body, integrated tannins and a pretty core of fruit.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

86-87 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

A sappy, vivid style, with exuberant cassis and blackberry puree flavors leading the way, backed by black licorice and a light mesquite thread at the very end. A showy style.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/1/2019

Denis Lurton has quietly made a lovely Margaux in this vintage. It's full of life and vigour, although a little austere - the tannic grip makes the black fruits seem less obviously plump than some, but you get a beautiful sense of lift and length. The floral character of the appellation comes through after a few moments in the glass. A promising wine, this should fill out some of the corners during ageing. Harvested 24 September to 5 October, yielding 45hl/ha. 50% new oak.
Drinking Window 2026 - 2040