Château Larruau, Margaux 2007 - 6 bottles A characterful Margaux from a small (around 10-hectare), organically farmed estate that has quietly built its reputation over recent decades as one of the appellation's rising names, now spoken of increasingly alongside its more prestigious neighbours. The vineyard sits within the Margaux AOC — the Médoc's most fragmented and historically rich appellation, home to more classified growths than any other Bordeaux commune — and is planted on the gravel-and-clay soils typical of the area, with Cabernet Sauvignon as the backbone of the blend alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and a touch of Malbec. Larruau's house style leans into everything Margaux is prized for: perfume over power. Expect the appellation's signature lifted aromatics of violets and red berries, with the estate's characteristic notes of cherry, iris and fine, well-integrated tannins carried by fresh, lively acidity — elegant and refined rather than muscular. 2007 is generally remembered in Bordeaux as a lighter, more classic-styled vintage — wines built for finesse rather than power, which tend to have matured gracefully and are now, at nearly two decades of age, drinking beautifully. This makes the bottle a lovely choice for someone looking for a mature, ready-to-drink Margaux rather than one still needing years in the cellar.