An exercise in balance and finesse, this is a classic Margaux that delivers a truly exceptional bouquet of smoky, cigarboxy and underbrush, with a long, silky and red-fruited palate that seamlessly extends forever. One of the highlights of this spectacular vintage.

A deep, alluring perfume of violets, cassis, raspberries and mulberries is augmented by fresh, fine-grained cedar/vanilla oak and undertones of dried herbs. With time it has begun to reveal suggestions of wet wool and lanolin, losing the brightness of its youth. It’s still supple and fine-grained, with a lively core of red berry flavour, but it’s drying out from the finish and does finish with some slightly edgy and awkward aspects.

Quite possibly the finest St Henri yet released. Superbly balanced, with a deep, spicy bouquet whose dense aromas of blue, black and blood red fruits are lifted by an alluring perfume of red and blue flowers, a hint of cracked pepper and backed by suggestions of smoked meats, minerals and graphite. It’s smooth and sumptuous, with a long, velvety marriage of unctuous meaty fruit wrapped around a fine, grainy backbone and underpinned by chocolatey, faintly tarry nuances. Delivering near-perfect adherence to style, it finishes with wonderful length and harmony.

Charmingly gentle, smooth and supple, with a delicate, dusty bouquet of light floral notes, sweet black and red berries and restrained cedary oak. It’s finely crafted, elegant and willowy, with a pleasing length of gentle fruit, reserved oak and supple tannins, finishing with fresh acids and just a hint of a green edge.