Nice, young Margaux, plenty of potential here. Needs a little time to open up but after an hour this is very enjoyable. Nose is blackcurrants, oak, vanilla and a little menthol and spice. Early on the palate is fresh and clean but a little savoury however, the fruit and some sweetness evolve as it warms up. Tannins are present but not too drying and on day two they have smoothed out. This is a good value wine, worthy of cellaring, give it five years and probably be at the sweet spot. — 6 years ago

Full body, note of pepper — 5 years ago
This is the claret served by the Royal and Ancient St. Andrews golf club. Nice balance between light and full bodied. Very drinkable. — 10 years ago
Chateau d'Arsac 2005 Haut Medoc — 13 years ago
2008 vintage. Bernaleau family (also owners of Haut-Médoc Château de Braude and Moulis Château Galland). Situated in Arsac between Château du Tertre and Château d'Arsac. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (around 70%) with Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Great effort in a difficult vintage. Dark red with orangy rim. Cassis, flowers and cedar wood. Textbook elegant Margaux. Drinking beautifully without the harsh tannin that characterises many 2008s. Lovely and nice value. — 5 years ago
Top of the 100% Sauvignon Blanc at the Grand Cercle des vins de Bordeaux — 11 years ago
David Dorn
Really great value here! — 6 months ago