Château Margaux

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 extends over 94 hectares, and Corinne MENTZELOPOULOS, the current owner, continues to follow in the footsteps 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 Wine Margaux from Château Margaux. The Second Wine, Pavillon Rouge de Margaux, was first produced in 1908.

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, smooth and long on the palate, with delicate tannins and a subtle taste.

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, ideal for growing vines and producing 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.

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