Winery Story
Château Margaux
A timeless icon of grace and power—where centuries of dedication, a legendary terroir, and visionary leadership converge to craft wines of breathtaking elegance
The Epitome
In 2004, I had the chance to try the fabled 1900 Château Margaux from three separate bottles, although they were not the same wine. One was a château bottling, a magnum authenticated and recorked by the château. The others were a pair of Barton & Guestier bottlings. All three were served at a once-in-a-lifetime dinner...
Winery Information
Region: France, Bordeaux, Margaux
Address: 33460 Margaux-Cantenac, France
Open for Tastings: For Professionals Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Size: 200 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: No
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1500
Owner: Corinne Mentzelopoulos and her children Alexis (CEO) and Alexandra (president of the supervisory board of the holding company).
Winemaker: Philippe Bascaules
Website: https://chateau-margaux.com
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: April 2025