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Margaux
Visit Margaux wine is certainly one of the most renowned in the Médoc in France and abroad. Awarded an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) label as early as 1954, the Margaux red wine represents the majority of production, with the exception of a marginal production of white Margaux under the Bordeaux AOC by Château Margaux. Of course, its reputation goes back much further, thanks to the excellence of many of its grands crus, such as Château Margaux, Château Cantenac-Brown and Château Brane-Cantenac, Château LascombesChâteau Rauzan-Ségla, Château PalmerChâteau Prieuré-Lichine, etc.

Strict specifications for an exceptional wine

The vineyards of Margaux wines extends over the Médoc region and can only be produced in five communes: Margaux, Arsac, Soussans, Labarde and Cantenac. Also subject to the rules of the AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) the Margaux wine can only be made from certain grape varieties. For example, you'll find Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot Noir, Cabernet Franc Noir, Cot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon Noir, or the more confidential Carmenère Noir and Malbec in the red wines of Margaux. 

Although the soil of the vineyards is largely composed of sedimentary and limestone materials, it is on a marl plateau that most of the vineyards are planted. grands crus classés are produced. The excellence of these wines is due to the qualities of the Margaux soil, a superb plateau of gravelly alluvium on a limestone or clay-silt layer, the climate, softened by the proximity of the vast Gironde estuary, and excellent natural drainage. These conditions are highly conducive to vine growth and berry ripening. The Margaux vineyard covers an area of almost 1,500 hectares, with a limited annual production of around 63,000 hectolitres.

Prestigious wines and an international reputation

The appellation is home to a number of major houses that share the 21 grands crus classés including one premier cru The Château Margaux. A range of names with an indisputable reputation for quality is available to Margaux wine buyers. Choose from the famous Château Lascombes, Château Marquis-de-Terme, Château Prieuré-Lichine, Château d'Issan and Château Palmer, to name but a few. Since its classification by Napoleon III in 1855, the region has never failed to produce wines of excellent finesse and inimitable character.

Margaux wine tasting according to the rules of the art

By nature, the Margaux wine is an ideal candidate for long cellar storage, where it can be aged to enhance the expression of its flavors and tasting potential. Some vintages can be kept for several decades without ceasing to improve. For this reason, any tasting must include a preliminary decanting to separate any sediment formed in the bottle over the years spent in the cellar. Margaux wines are served "chambré", at a temperature of between 17 and 19 degrees Celsius, to allow them to reveal their full aromatic potential. 
A pure product of the Bordeaux region and the expertise of regional winemakers, Margaux wines are the perfect match for entrecôte à la bordelaise, game or grilled red meat. 

Indeed, Margaux wines are characterized by a rare generosity, exceptional finesse and smooth, delicate, complex bouquets that harmoniously blend fruity (raspberry, cherry, redcurrant...), floral (peppery rose, hyacinth...) and spicy, even roasted aromas. The Cabernet Sauvignon asserts an underlying strength and amplitude that translate into beautiful aromatic persistence, without harshness or arrogance. These are excellent wines for laying down. Margaux appellation wines are made from a blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is blended with Merlot. Malbec and Petit Verdot are very much in the minority, but are sometimes used as valuable additions.

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Château Ferrière Margaux 2020 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé BIO

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95/100 James Suckling

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95/100 Wine Enthusiast

refined
grand cru classé
biodynamics
rising star

"Phenomenal with an extremely seductive sense of unbridled wildness! ~ Vinous "

"This vintage confirms its great success, in a style that we welcome, digestible and refined on the palate. It's a wine with a very refined, delicate mouthfeel, stretching out on the palate with a harmonious succession of fresh flavors. Full of sparkle, it represents a very fine bargain". (La Revue du Vin de France 2024). A rising star of biodynamic Margaux! - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Margaux 2020 - 1er Grand Cru Classé

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100/100 James Suckling

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100/100 Vert de Vin

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99/100 Yves Beck

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99/100 Decanter

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99/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

purity
grand cru classé
exceptional wine

"Rated 100/100, this great wine will go down in history!

" This great wine will undoubtedly go down in history. The great Cabernets of Margaux express themselves with a balance and vibrancy on the palate that make this one of the vintage's greatest successes. The texture is fabulous, creamy and sensual, with endless length that intensifies with each passing second in a festival of fruity notes ". (Le Guide Vert de La Revue du Vin de France 2024) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Dauzac Margaux 2016 - 5ème Grand Cru Classé

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4.4/5 (36 reviews)

95-96/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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2*Étoiles Hachette

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94/100 James Suckling

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93/100 Jean-Marc Quarin

rich
dazzling
grand cru classé
rising value

"2016 is Dauzac's finest achievement, offering a refined and very bright wine! ~ La RVF "

"Dark, intense and beautiful color. Intense, fine, fruity, pure, ripe and subtle nose. Finely mellow on the attack, juicy on development, with a melting body and great tactile softness, the wine glides through to the finish. It finishes savory, long, sappy, fresh and ultimately very Medoc-like. A great success and an Outsider in Margaux". (Jean-Marc Quarin 2019)

Château Dauzac Margaux 2019 - 5ème Grand Cru Classé

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2*Étoiles Hachette

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94/100 RVF

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94/100 Bettane & Desseauve

gourmet
dazzling
grand cru classé
rising value

"This vintage continues its ascent and offers great value for money! ~ Bettane & Desseauve "

"This wine is wonderfully perfumed with blackcurrant and floral aromas that carry through to a medium to full body. The tannins are very well integrated and carry through to the finish. Bright and lively. One of the best Dauzacs of all time". (James Suckling 2022) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Cantenac Brown Margaux 2019 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

2*Étoiles Hachette

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96/100 Yves Beck

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96/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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95-96/100 Vert de Vin

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95/100 James Suckling

racy
potential
precise
grand cru classé

"Given its quality, this wine is still too little known and deserves a closer look! ~ Wine Advocate "

"The bouquet of Cantenac Brown is so intense. It is exceptionally precise and complex. It reveals multiple fruity nuances inspired by blueberries, blackberries, peppermint and licorice. And finally, refreshing hints of eucalyptus. On the palate, the wine stands out for its density and freshness. The tannins give it fullness, while the acid structure ensures a lively, chiselled and precise finish. What harmony, vigor and future in this wine. It's exceptional and certainly one of the greatest Cantenac Browns produced... and one of the greatest I've ever tasted" (Yves Beck 2021) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2021 - 4ème Grand Cru Classé

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93/100 Yves Beck

refined
delicate
grand cru classé
reference

"It is well in place, with the usual delicacy of the vintage, with a Margalais profile! ~ La RVF

"Prieuré-Lichine's bouquet is characterized by red berry notes that underline its freshness. The wine does not seek power, which it has never done; its focus is on finesse and elegance. As a result, the wine is harmonious, slender, but nevertheless endowed with tannins that ensure a certain density and provide a good foundation. A wine that's easy to digest, sapid, and full of flavour" (Yves Beck 2023) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Siran - Margaux 2020

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93.5/100 Le Figaro

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93/100 Decanter

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1*Étoile Hachette

round-tipped
delicate
success

"Worthy of a Cru Classé adorned with a collector's label!"

"Graphite and spice, slightly smoky, the nose of Siran 2020 is complex and fresh. The palate is fine and precise, fresh and delicate, for a margaux that's all delicacy, finesse and precision. All the delicacy of Margaux in this magnificent terroir. And what's more, it's elegantly fresh. A stylistic progression for this vintage, which was already a fine benchmark". (Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing 2021) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château d'Arsac Margaux 2020 - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

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3.9/5 (10 reviews)

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91/100 Le Figaro

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91/100 Vert de Vin

powerful
freshness
cru bourgeois
safe bet

"A powerful, accomplished and ambitious wine!

"The nose is subtly graphite and chalky. The attack is lively and fresh, with dominant aromas of blackcurrant. The tannins then tighten and lengthen, before concluding with salinity. The wine is designed for finesse". (Terre de Vins 2021)

Blason d'Issan Margaux 2021 - Second vin

93/100 James Suckling

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90/100 Le Figaro

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90/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

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90/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

elegant
juicy
dazzling
second wine

"It's very good, all sweetness with bright fruit!"

"Crisp, fresh, juicy fruit and a touch of mocha make up a fine, delicate, precise nose. The palate is soft and elegant, fleshy and unctuous, velvety before a juicier finish." (Le Figaro 2022)

Château d'Issan Margaux 2021 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

96/100 James Suckling

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95/100 Yves Beck

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95/100 RVF

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95/100 Vert de Vin

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95/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

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94/100 Decanter

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1*Étoile Hachette

elegant
promising
energy
grand cru classé

"An accomplished wine with a magnificent perfume and a great deal of distinction!"

"Château d'Issan reveals itself in a precise manner, with an obvious quest for precision and delicacy! It reveals many nuances through ripe black berries, complemented by sweet spices and licorice. Rather slender, the palate conveys the notion of precision through velvety, perfectly integrated tannins. They offer a little width, while the acid structure provides the backbone. An accomplished wine, subtle and highly effective, even in a context as complicated as 2021" (Yves Beck 2023) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Rauzan-Ségla Margaux 2020 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé

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98/100 Yves Beck

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98/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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98/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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2*Étoiles Hachette

refined
precise
grand cru classé
haute couture

"This jewel consolidates its position among the Margalese elite!

"Rauzan-Ségla 2020 presents itself brilliantly in bottle. It's medium to full-bodied, suave and seamless, with a deep core of vibrant fruit, beautifully refined tannins and a harmonious, integrated profile that exudes elegance. A wine of immense character and refinement. This is the best recent vintage from this estate". (Wine Advocate 2023) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Clos Laborie - Margaux 2021

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4/5 (3 reviews)

Médaille d'Or Challenge International du Vin

finesse
Gem
quality-price
exclusive

"A revelation to Margaux exclusively on 1J1V!"

Clos Laborie comes from a family estate handed down from generation to generation. The vines are cultivated with the greatest care by Guy Portet, while Nicolas Portet manages vinification and blending. Present for 4 generations, the family has created a real balance between the knowledge of the land inherited from its forebears, and its own vision. Clos Laborie is a Gem de Margaux at a special price, exclusively available on 1J1V! Enjoy it for the next 20 years!

Château Giscours Margaux 2019 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

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4.6/5 (5 reviews)

97/100 Terre de Vins

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97/100 James Suckling

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96/100 Decanter

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96/100 Vinous

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96/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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95/100 Robert Parker

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95/100 Yves Beck

freshness
long-keeping wine
grand cru classé
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"THE superstar of Margaux: elegance, precision and purity!"

"Superb floral aromas, so fragrant and pretty, bursting from the glass, with an incredibly vibrant pink/purple color. On the palate, the flavors are excellent, the fruit is bright and brilliant, the terroir expresses itself very well and the tannins are supple and smooth. The warmth of the vintage is evident in the density and depth of the slightly spicy red and black fruits, but also in the juicy, bright acidity that supports the fruit and maintains freshness. Full of elegance, precision and confidence - all in harmony with coherence and persistence. A wonderful wine." (Decanter 2022) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2016 - Second Vin

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4/5 (27 reviews)

91/100 James Suckling

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89/100 Decanter

balanced
charmer
second wine

"At its tasting peak!"

"The red fruit is very attractive here with a richness of raspberries and blackberries, as well as hints of redcurrant. The palate has juicy, succulent red berries and a chalky, piercing finish. Second wine of Château Prieuré-Lichine. To be enjoyed from 2023." (James Suckling 2019) - A charming, supple second wine, highly representative of its terroir. - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Paveil de Luze Margaux 2019 - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

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4.1/5 (10 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

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93/100 Vinous

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93/100 Yves Beck

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92/100 Robert Parker

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92/100 James Suckling

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92/100 Wine Enthusiast

character
mad charm
cru bourgeois
best seller

"A charming Margaux!

"Aromas of sweet berries, spice, rose petals and loamy soil introduce Paveil de Luze 2019. A medium- to full-bodied wine, supple and seamless, lively, sapid and refined, showing real class and character. Cabernet Sauvignon on gravel is the order of the day, and the result is one of the Médoc's best non-classified wines this year." (Wine Advocate - Parker 2022) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)