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Château Margaux is the most renowned château of the eponymous appellation. It is one of the largest wine estates in Bordeaux in terms of both area and reputation. In the Margaux appellation, it is listed among the premier crus classés in the official 1855 Médoc wine classification. Meticulously maintained and harvested exclusively by hand, the 78 hectares of vines produce a refined and elegant wine. The château also produces a second wine, 'Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux', and a dry white wine, 'Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux' (100% Sauvignon Blanc).

 

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Château Margaux, one of the most famous estates in Bordeaux, is located in the village of Margaux and is part of the Bordeaux Médoc vineyard, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary.

 

The wine of Château Margaux has been recognised as one of the greatest and most expensive in the world for centuries. It is among the five prestigious estates to have been distinguished as Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux wine classification.

 

>> Read our blog article "Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés, official classification of 1855"

 

The history of Château Margaux

 

The estate, known since the 12th century, was formerly called "la Mothe de Margaux", and did not yet produce wine.

 

It was established as a wine estate in the 1570s by the Lestonnac family, who decided to restructure the property and vineyard to create an estate as we know it today.

 

At the end of the 17th century, the estate reached its final size of 265 hectares, with only a third dedicated to vineyards. Château Margaux was born!

 

Château Margaux has changed owners several times over the centuries; it was owned by Count Elie du Barry before the Revolution, by the Marquis de la Colonilla (1801) - who built the current mansion in place of the existing manor -, by Alexandre Aguado (1830), the first banker to acquire a great Bordeaux château, then by Count Pillet-Will (1879), and by the Ginestet family (1950), major wine merchants. Since 1977, Château Margaux has been owned by the Mentzelopoulos family.

 

What are the characteristics of Château Margaux?

 

Château Margaux benefits from a temperate oceanic climate and a unique terroir consisting of a variety of soils, situated on a gravel hill. The slope of its land ensures good drainage for exceptional grape quality.

 

The Château Margaux vineyard covers 99 hectares, of which slightly less than 90% are planted with red grape varieties. The estate produces the most delicate wine of the Médoc, from a blend of several grape varieties, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with varying proportions of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.

 

The wine of Château Margaux is considered the most elegant of the First Growths, combining finesse and delicacy, with a rich aromatic palette composed of red fruits and sweet spices. The concentration of tannins is perfectly balanced with the freshness provided by a slight acidity. The wine is complex and refined with a beautiful length on the palate. It has exceptional ageing potential.

 

Château Margaux produces a second red wine, the Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, and a white wine, the Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux. The latter represents barely 4% of the production. And a third red wine, the Margaux du Château Margaux.

 

The best vintages of Château Margaux

 

Château Margaux is globally recognized for producing exceptional wine. The following years are undoubtedly the best vintages of the Château, and the price of the bottles is very high: Château Margaux 1900, 1928, 1937, 1945, 1961, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019.

 

Some years have been more exceptional than others and have produced legendary vintages, reinforcing the reputation of Château Margaux wines, such as 1900, 1928, 1937, or the Château Margaux 1945 or the exceptional "Château Margaux 1961, a wine built for eternity".

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