Chateau Margaux is the only Bordeaux wine estate to bear the name of the appellation where it is located. The history of this first growth dates back to the 12th century, even though, it was only during the late 15th century that the Lestonnac family started growing grapes and producing wine on the estate. By the end of the 17th century, the estate had grown to 265 hectares, which is about the same size of the current estate. Allegedly, modern winemaking in Bordeaux started at Chateau Margaux when a man called Berlon vinified red grapes and white grapes separately. Berlon was also one of the first Bordeaux winemakers who understood the importance of soils and differences in terroir. The wines of Chateau Margaux have been sought by wealthy wine lovers for centuries. Thomas Jefferson, then the US Ambassador to France wrote of Margaux 1784, “there cannot be a better bottle of Bordeaux wine”. In 1810, the Marquis de la Colonilla built the chateau and the cellars which are still used today. Colonilla commissioned Bordeaux architect Louis Combes to create what is often referred as the Versailles of the Médoc. In 1977 André Mentzelopoulos purchased Chateau Margaux and when he passed away two years later, his daughter Corinne took over. The vineyard of this Left Bank estate is planted with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, while the 11 hectare plot dedicated for white wine is planted with almost 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Chateau Margaux is also unique for being one of the few Bordeaux estates with its own cooperage on the property.

Chateau Margaux

Chateau Margaux

CHATEAU MARGAUXPavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux 2016 Margaux

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