Chateau Margaux is a wine estate of Bordeaux, and one of four wines to achieve Premier cru (first growth) in 1855 Bordeaux classification. It was bought in 1978 by the Mentzelopoulos family.
Former director Mr. Paul PONTALLIER, an agricultural engineer with a doctorate in oenology, joined the Chateau Margaux team. 2009 was a historic vintage for Margaux. In 2015, the château inaugurated a brand new cellar and a vinotheque to house its cellar treasures.
75% of Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot, 2% of Cabernet Franc and Petit verdot.
Since 2012, Chateau Margaux is using organic farming techniques and a large portion of grape are sourced to their second wine: Pavillon Rouge.
Grape verity: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, 12 hectares of vineyard solely of sauvignon blanc. Located in a very old parcel of the estate and not in “Margaux appellation”. The flavors of the young Pavillon Blanc comprises finesse, complexity, richness, length are outstanding. After 3 – 4 years it’s perfect time to enjoy this wine. The entry on the palate is fresh and fruity, precisely tropical. This white wine continues to improve for many years.
Grape verity: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% merlot, 3% petit verdot. This definitely a long run wine, but also enjoys very young. The flavors of the young Pavillion rouge comprises complexity, depth, silky and long finish on palate. Due to strict grape selection of pavillion rouge enjoys partly organic grapes. Excellent potential to age, one of the finest Bordeaux wines.
Grape verity: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% petit verdot. Ruby red with violet hue and black fruits like blackcurrants, blackberries and mulberries, lovely and very light hint of mineral and spices. On the palate well structured, elegant, and silky tannins with complexity and fabulous length. chMargaux has an extra ordinary ability to evolve. 2016: iconic vintage for ch Margaux.
First fore mostly, Madam Emile JANOT, and Mr Sébastien VERGNE, the Technical Director of Chateau Margaux for accepting us at very short notice within a tight schedule of En primeur. Thank you for welcoming us, and guide straight toward the Barrel tasting room.
Special Thanks to Mr. Thibaud PONTALLIER, the young, dynamic and vibrant personality of Chateau Margaux, who passionately explained the vintage 2016 to us.
