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Château Margaux

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Château Margaux

Margaux: an exceptional Haut-Médoc wine

Situated in a unique location in the heart of the Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde, the superb Château Margaux, begun by Marquis Colonilla in 1810, is a benchmark in the Margaux appellation, with its great red wine produced within its walls.
This red wine took its definitive name in the 16th century, and its reputation as an exceptional wine was already well established. From then on, Château Margaux, whose vintages are continually appreciated, will continue to be referred to as "France's greatest wines".

In 1855, on the occasion of the second Universal Exhibition in Paris, Château Margaux became one of the four "Premier Grand Cru Classé" wines. This classification, initiated by Napoleon III, brought the great wines of Bordeaux to the forefront, and Château Margaux was the only wine to achieve the supreme score of 20 in this blind tasting. From then on, Château Margaux became one of the legendary wines not only of the Médoc, but of the entire world.

Today, the vineyard stretches over 94 hectares, and Corinne MENTZELOPOULOS, the current owner, is continuing in the tradition of excellence. Following in the footsteps of her father, who acquired the château in 1977, she and her team continue to perpetuate the myth. The factors behind the success of this legendary wine? An exceptional terroir, the work of passionate winemakers, high standards, precious know-how and patience. The traditional Médoc grape varieties are cultivated, with a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon enhanced by Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc (82 hectares) and Sauvignon Blanc (12 hectares) for Château Margaux's only white wine, Pavillon Blanc.

On the "route des châteaux", Margaux wine is both renowned and appreciated. The Margaux vineyards lie between the Bordeaux, Dordogne and Garonne rivers, close to the two rivers that border them.
Château Margaux is one of the finest expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, which reveals itself with finesse and delicacy, but the kind of wine that needs to be waited for patiently because of its exceptional ageing potential. A wine that never disappoints, always living up to expectations.

Since 2009, Château Margaux has been producing a Third Margaux wine from Château Margaux. The Second wine, Pavillon Rouge de Margaux, was first produced in 1908.

Margaux red wine: a subtle, delicate wine with a unique blend

The grand cru classé Château Margaux covers 1,400 hectares in the southern Médoc. Production of Margaux red wine is around 63,000 hl per year. Châteaux Margaux red wine is produced on the best soils and is considered one of the Médoc's most prestigious appellations. This exceptional wine encompasses the following communes: Soussans, Labarde, Arsac, Cantenac and Margaux. 

Thanks to its unique blend, Margaux is a fine, elegant wine. To buy a Margaux wine is to buy a wine described as "feminine". 
Margaux wine is described as feminine because of its main characteristic: delicacy, finesse and complexity. Unlike most Bordeaux wines, which are more powerful, Margaux is a subtle blend of harmony and purity. 
Margaux is an evolving wine, soft and long on the palate, with delicate tannins and a subtle taste.

Margaux wine lands

Margaux red wine refers to both château and commune. The Margaux red wine appellation was created by the nature of the soil in this exceptional vine-growing area. Its plateau, shaped by erosion and made up of pebbles, clay and sand, offers well-drained soils, favoring root development and water supply, conducive to vine cultivation and the production of quality wines. 
The composition of Margaux wine is the heritage of the region's typical grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Buy Margaux wine: What to drink a Château Margaux with?

A Margaux wine is the perfect accompaniment to a refined dish, such as a foie gras starter or truffle risotto.

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Château Margaux 2020 - 1er Grand Cru Classé

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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100/100 James Suckling

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100/100 RVF

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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).

Pavillon Rouge Margaux 2019 - Second vin

96/100 James Suckling

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95/100 Jean-Marc Quarin

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95/100 Robert Parker

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95/100 Wine Enthusiast

long finish
juicy
exquisite
second wine

"Incredibly delicious!"

"Given that the second wine of Margaux contains many of the same fruits that made up the grand vin only 1 or 2 decades ago, we can expect great things of this bottling. Still, I was surprised by the quality of Pavillon Rouge 2019. Aromas of raspberries, plums and cherries, mingled with rose petals and sweet spices waft from the glass. The wine is medium- to full-bodied, sensual and concentrated, with beautifully refined tanninswith racy acids and a long, penetrating finish. This is a an exquisite Pavillon Rouge worth discovering. I confess I don't buy many second wines, but I eagerly bought a case of this one just after tasting it. " (Wine Advocate 2022) - Delivery in wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Château Margaux 2009

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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20/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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99/100 Robert Parker

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98/100 Wine Enthusiast

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19,5/20 Gault & Millau

"The majesty of the château's neo-Palladian architecture makes this estate an extraordinary place. This is also (and above all) true of the wine, which 2009 could only sublimate a little more. And here we have DU margaux: a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc and 1.5% Petit Verdot, absolutely elegant from start to finish. In fact, all the delicacy of the Margaux is expressed in its deep, dense, complex bouquet of great freshness, a refined alliance of spices (pepper), fresh fruit (blackcurrant, black cherry), floral nuances (violet) and menthol. Suave, round, generous and sensual on the attack, the palate gradually becomes more powerful, without ever losing its elegance. Caressing tannins, aromatic purity, exceptional length, unsuspected freshness: the combination of a great vintage and perfectly controlled vinification have produced a great, great Bordeaux. Needless to say, waiting for it is an absolute must? (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2013)