Château Margaux Collection

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The Sovereign First Growth of the Left Bank With history tracing back to the 12th century, Château Margaux stands in a realm of its own as one of only five First Growths ( Premier Grand Cru Classé ) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The estate’s iconic Palladian chateau—often dubbed "The Versailles of the Médoc"—mirrors the extraordinary nobility of its wines. Since 1977, under the vision of André Mentzelopoulos and continued today by his daughter Corinne and her children, Château Margaux has continually redefined the boundaries of fine wine precision. Known as the most subtle, perfumed, and ethereal of all Bordeaux First Growths, Château Margaux seamlessly blends structural intensity with a velvet-like texture that achieves near-perfect harmony. Pristine Gravel Mounds & Ultra-Selective Viticulture The estate spans over 82 hectares of vineyards set upon deep, well-draining mounds of fine quaternary gravel mixed with clay and limestone deposits. These gravel beds reflect sunlight, encourage deep rooting, and shield the vines from extreme moisture fluctuations: Cabernet Sauvignon (~75%): The spine of the Grand Vin. Thrives on the leanest gravel terraces, yielding dense cassis, pencil shavings, graphite, and exceptional aging capability. Merlot (~20%): Grown on cooler clay-gravel plots, adding lush black cherry fruit, mid-palate roundness, and immediate generosity. Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc (~5%): Petit Verdot brings deep violet aromatics, structure, and exotic spice, while Cabernet Franc adds delicate floral notes and subtle lift. The technical process is executed with surgical exactness. In the state-of-the-art cellar designed by Lord Norman Foster, plot-by-plot vinification takes place in a combination of oak vats and stainless steel tanks. Drastic selection criteria ensure that only 30% to 40% of the entire harvest is elevated to the Grand Vin. The World-Class Wine Portfolio Château Margaux (Grand Vin - Premier Grand Cru Classé): The ultimate express