SP9494 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2023
Structure meets polish in this full-bodied blend, which offers deep blackberry and raspberry flavors that interplay with licorice, smoked pepper and garrigue and finish with well-buffed tannins. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Cinsault. Drink now through 2032. 2,792 cases made. (Tim Fish)
VN9494 pts. - Vinous - Sep 2023
The 2021 M5, Margerum’s Grenache-based Rhône blend, is superb. Deep and vibrant to the core, the M5 is another knock-out in this range. Dark red/blue fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and dried herbs are all dialed up in this deep, fleshy red. (Antonio Galloni)
WE9191 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 3/1/2023
Lovely and lively aromas of strawberry, rosewater, lavender and brisk melon show on the nose of this reliably enjoyable blend of 44% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 14% Mourvèdre, 6% Counoise and 5% Cinsault. Dry tannins frame the crisp, juicy flavors of pomegranate, hibiscus and raspberry on the easygoing palate. (Matt Kettmann)
JD9090 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 8/30/2023
Moving to the reds, the 2021 M5 Red checks in as 44% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 14% Mourvèdre, and nearly equal doses of Counoise and Cinsault. Its semi-opaque medium ruby hue is followed by vibrant, crunchy aromas and flavors of black cherries, mulberries, peppery herbs, and subtle flowers. This medium-bodied, juicy, elegant red is nicely balanced, has fine tannins, and the fresher, crisp style of the estate. It’s perfect for enjoying over the coming 3–5 years. (Jeb Dunnuck)
