When it comes to delicacy and profundity of great Bordeaux of the Left Bank, one name immediately comes to mind - Château Margaux. But it is not only the wine that fascinates; alone, the avenue that leads up to the columns of the neoclassical style chateau might be one of the most photographed motifs in the international wine world.
The history of the chateau can be traced back to the 16th century, but it passed through many hands before it received the highest consecration with the classification as 1er Cru Classé in 1855, due to the high quality of the wines, which was already expressly emphasized by the U.S. President Thomas Jefferson in 1787, and the concomitant desirability. In 1977, the Greek entrepreneur André Mentzelopoulos acquired the château, for which he first had to be naturalized in France, because the château had long been counted among France's national treasures and may only be transferred into French hands.
Today, the vineyards of Château Margaux are among the most expensive estates in the country. Daughter Corinne has now been watching over the fortunes of Château Margaux for many years. Nearly 100 hectares of vines stand here on a layer of gravel 4 to 11 meters thick, allowing the vines excellent water drainage but requiring them to root very deeply. 87 percent are reserved for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, from which the Grand Vin and the second wine "Pavillon Rouge" are pressed, which are among the most sought after wines in the international wine world. However, 13 hectares are planted with Sauvignon Blanc, which are dedicated to the second wine "Pavillon Blanc", also highly appreciated and sought after among connoisseurs.
For a long time, Château Margaux was advised by the Bordelais oenologist legend Emile Peynaud. Today, manager Sebastian Vergne watches over every step in the vineyard and cellar, which concludes with the best and greatest wines in Bordeaux.
