Built in the early 19th century in an elegant First Empire style by the owner at the time, Marquis de Colonilla, Château Margaux is almost more famous for its architectural beauty than its excellent wines! Margaux was purchased by André Mentzelopoulos from the Ginestet family in 1977. Sadly, he died just three years later, and his dynamic daughter, Corinne, now runs the estate with considerable skill.
Château Margaux's terroir consists of fine Günzian gravel and clay on limestone bedrock. The vineyard (nearly 80 hectares, divided into several plots), is primarily north-east of the village of Margaux.
Visitors to Château Margaux are struck by the traditional nature of the winemaking facilities. There is no flashy equipment here. What counts, and what makes this place magical, is the meticulous care and in-depth knowledge handed down from generations of winemakers.
For those fortunate enough to have tasted Château Margaux, its style really stands out because of the delicate floral aromas with hints of rose and licorice.
Thanks to its fine tannins, Château Margaux is often soft and silky, and never lacking in body or depth. Although Margaux is possibly the most accessible of the Médoc first growths when young, this great wine nevertheless needs to age a long time in order to reveal its full complexity.
Margaux also has a dozen hectares of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc vines which produce an elegant, expressive dry white wine.
