Yesterday was Margaux day and did not show the commune at its most glorious – although at least this year I was fully convinced that Rauzan Ségla and Rauzan Gassies had been served the right way round in our blind tasting (unlike in the tastings of 2004 primeurs).
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Prieuré Lichine looked good in the blind tasting and visits to both Palmer and Ch Margaux were very rewarding even if these two outstanding neighbouring châteaux have produced very different styles of wine indeed in 2006. The Ch Margaux team (headed by Paul Pontallier, pictured here) virtually eliminated Merlot from their grand...