Chateau Margaux

Despite a long history among the Frist Growths of Bordeaux, Margaux languished in inconsistency – often eclipsed by Chateau Palmer – through the 1960s and 1970s. This all changed – quickly and rather dramatically – with the arrival of the Mentzelopolous family in 1977. Even the 1978 vintage was a vast improvement, and things escalated from there on. Since the 1982 and 1983 vintages Chateau Margaux contends more than comfortably with the other First Growths. Not to rest on its laurels, Margaux has continued investment in vineyards and winery to improve even further.

Sometimes considered the most Burgundian of the great Bordeaux – indeed even called the “Musigny of Bordeaux” despite more than 80% Cabernet Sauvignon – Chateau Margaux boasts great aromatic charm and a gracefulness rarely achieved in Bordeaux. This does not negate its richness and ability to age to great advantage for decades. Dare we call Margaux “feminine” these days? If so, she is one fabulous dame!

We offer the following Margaux from Chateau Margaux:

• Chateau Margaux