Château Margaux

Class: Premier Cru (First Growth)

Appelation: Margaux

The Château lies in the commune of Margaux in the Médoc region, having been occupied since at least the 12th century.  By 1700, the estate covered its present area of 265 hectares, of which 78 were devoted to wines. It has remained essentially unchanged since then.

Château Margaux is noted for an 18th century manager, Berlon, who revolutionised growth techniques such as the forbidding of harvest in the early morning, to avoid dew- covered grapes, and acknowledging for the first time soil quality.

The wine is noted as being opulent, rich, and multidimensional.

Vines: Its vines consist of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (20%), Petit Verdot(2%) and Cabernet Franc (3%).

Output: 12,500 cases per annum.