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Jane Anson: Inky, dark chocolate, signature cedar and incense oak of this estate, but it is integrated, and not hiding a sense of energy and momentum. Yield 35 hl/ha, and this is another impressive Margaux in the vintage."
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Wine Advocate: Less marked by oak than in recent vintages-though a toasty nuance remains-the 2025 Desmirail reveals aromas of dark berries, spices and lead pencil, mingled with notes of mulberries. Medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it’s seamless and layered, framed by velvety tannins and concluding with a harmonious, perfumed finish."
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Decanter: Dried floral aromas on the nose. A little compact still, with some creamy oak elements, and there is acidity which offers some lift, but there’s a little lack of fruit and push, persistence and length. Falls a bit flat and short, and just a little disjointed right now. 4% Cabernet Franc completes the blend."
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Jeb Dunnuck: A charming, understated Margaux, the 2025 Château Desmirail opens with lively red fruits, spice, dried flowers, and some tobacco nuances on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate, it's fresh and balanced, with a rounded, forward style that's already hard to resist. It builds nicely with time in the glass, which is always a good sign at this stage."
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Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Edelholztouch, etwas Nougat, schwarze Beerenfrucht, etwas Lakritze, ein Hauch von Feigen. Mittlere Komplexität, feine Süße, runde Tannine, Zwetschken im Abgang, zart schokoladiger Nachhall."
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The Wine Cellar Insider: Quite floral in nature, you also find cherries, smoke, espresso, and herbs in the nose. The medium-bodied palate is bright, fresh, reserved, and chalky, with a mineral essence in the finish. Give it a few years in the bottle, and it will be a markedly better wine. Drink from 2030-2050."
