{"title":"Château Margaux Wine","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l7srnh\" data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eChâteau Margaux: Legendary First Growth Bordeaux \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"62\"\u003eChâteau Margaux stands among the most iconic and recognizable wines in the world. Revered for its aromatic complexity, silky texture, and remarkable balance, Margaux has long represented the most perfumed and graceful expression of Left Bank Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eFrom its neoclassical château to its consistently collectible wines, Château Margaux remains one of the defining estates of Bordeaux and one of the world’s benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eLooking for more collectible First Growth Bordeaux and Left Bank wines? \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003explore our full Bordeaux wine collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s7n3pu\" data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eWhy Château Margaux Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"666\" data-section-id=\"1pzla0x\"\u003eThe Most Elegant of the First Growths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eAmong Bordeaux collectors, Château Margaux is often regarded as the most perfumed and ethereal of the First Growth estates. While wines like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Latour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are associated with power and structure, Château Margaux is celebrated for aromatic complexity, silk-like texture, and extraordinary finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eEven in powerful vintages, the wines maintain remarkable elegance and precision — a signature that has defined the estate for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003eCollectors pursue Château Margaux for its consistency across vintages, remarkable aging potential, and unmistakable style built around refinement rather than excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003eThe estate also produces one of Bordeaux’s most collectible white wines, Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, a benchmark Sauvignon Blanc known for purity, minerality, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9aulx\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eEstate History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eThe history of Château Margaux stretches back centuries, though the estate rose to prominence during the 18th century as one of Bordeaux’s most admired wines among European nobility and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2045\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003eDuring his time in France, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThomas Jefferson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e famously praised Château Margaux, reportedly calling it “the best Bordeaux wine.” His admiration helped cement the estate’s reputation among early American collectors and remains one of the most enduring historical endorsements in fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003eBy the time of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Margaux was recognized as one of the original First Growth estates, cementing its place among Bordeaux’s elite properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2228\" data-section-id=\"p518c1\"\u003eThe Iconic Château\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2563\" data-start=\"2251\"\u003eThe neoclassical château overlooking the vineyards today was completed in the early 1800s and remains one of the most recognizable wine estates in Bordeaux. Often compared to a grand palace more than a traditional winery, the property has become an enduring symbol of elegance and prestige within the wine world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2565\" data-section-id=\"8fxj97\"\u003eThe Modern Renaissance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2817\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003eThe estate entered a transformative modern era under the leadership of André Mentzelopoulos and later Corinne Mentzelopoulos, who oversaw major investments in vineyard management, winemaking precision, and estate restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2819\"\u003eLongtime director Paul Pontallier also played a defining role in shaping Château Margaux’s modern identity and consistency across vintages, helping reinforce the estate’s reputation for elegance, purity, and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3165\" data-start=\"3040\"\u003eToday, Château Margaux remains one of the world’s most prestigious wine estates and one of Bordeaux’s most collectible names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"c9jlvg\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3374\" data-start=\"3194\"\u003eChâteau Margaux is located in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMargaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e appellation on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, where deep gravel soils create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3431\" data-start=\"3376\"\u003eSeveral elements define the estate’s distinctive style:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3690\" data-start=\"3433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3490\" data-start=\"3433\" data-section-id=\"xxzz93\"\u003eexceptionally fine gravel soils with excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3539\" data-start=\"3491\" data-section-id=\"1m9736x\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon-dominant vineyard plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3577\" data-start=\"3540\" data-section-id=\"8o1tyl\"\u003emeticulous parcel-by-parcel farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3633\" data-start=\"3578\" data-section-id=\"ulgrok\"\u003erelatively low yields for concentration and precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3690\" data-start=\"3634\" data-section-id=\"1olzezt\"\u003evineyard diversity contributing complexity and finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3813\" data-start=\"3692\"\u003eThe terroir contributes to the estate’s hallmark combination of aromatic elegance, silky tannins, and layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3947\" data-start=\"3815\"\u003eEven in powerful vintages, Château Margaux often retains a sense of lift and refinement that sets it apart from neighboring estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14pq58n\" data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003eSignature Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1q44s8v\" data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003eChâteau Margaux\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eThe estate’s Grand Vin and one of the most collectible wines in the world. Cabernet Sauvignon-driven and built for graceful aging, Château Margaux combines floral aromatics, dark fruit, graphite, and extraordinary finesse with exceptional longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"he90kr\" data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3303\"\u003ePavillon Rouge du Château Margaux\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003eThe estate’s second wine, offering a more accessible expression of the Margaux style while maintaining the elegance, purity, and structure associated with the Grand Vin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ldw3kz\" data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003ePavillon Blanc du Château Margaux\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3737\"\u003eOne of Bordeaux’s greatest dry white wines. Produced entirely from Sauvignon Blanc, Pavillon Blanc is known for remarkable purity, citrus-driven precision, minerality, and the ability to age far beyond most white Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"6050\" data-start=\"6027\" data-section-id=\"1essfiz\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6076\" data-start=\"6052\" data-section-id=\"1qw5wj9\"\u003ePrecision \u0026amp; Selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6265\" data-start=\"6078\"\u003eChâteau Margaux is known for extremely rigorous selection standards, with only a relatively small percentage of the total harvest ultimately qualifying for the Grand Vin in many vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6404\" data-start=\"6267\"\u003eThis severe selection process helps maintain the estate’s hallmark elegance, purity, and consistency even in challenging growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6546\" data-start=\"6406\"\u003eThe estate’s philosophy centers on preserving finesse and aromatic complexity while maintaining the structure necessary for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12zw979\" data-start=\"4570\" data-end=\"4624\"\u003eNotable Château Margaux Vintages \u0026amp; Drinking Windows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"5297\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4671\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4671\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4636\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4652\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eStyle Profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4671\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"5297\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4752\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4693\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4693\" data-end=\"4731\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSilky, mature, beautifully perfumed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4731\" data-end=\"4752\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNow through 2040+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4832\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4760\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4760\" data-end=\"4811\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eElegant and layered with classic Margaux finesse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4811\" data-end=\"4832\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNow through 2050+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4909\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4840\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"4888\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eStructured, balanced, entering prime maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4909\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNow through 2055+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"4987\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"4917\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4965\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRefined, concentrated, and highly collectible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4965\" data-end=\"4987\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2025 through 2065+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4988\" data-end=\"5062\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4988\" data-end=\"4995\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5040\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePrecise, serious, built for extended aging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5062\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2030 through 2075+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5063\" data-end=\"5141\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5063\" data-end=\"5070\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5119\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRich, expressive, unusually approachable young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5141\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2025 through 2060+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5220\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5149\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5198\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMonumental structure with extraordinary purity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5220\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2035 through 2080+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5297\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5228\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5228\" data-end=\"5275\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePolished, aromatic, and beautifully balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5297\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2028 through 2070+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"v4x7j8\" data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5341\"\u003eWhy Collectors Buy Château Margaux\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5639\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"stinim\" data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5392\"\u003eOne of Bordeaux’s original First Growth estates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13rs70n\" data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5441\"\u003eBenchmark for elegance and aromatic complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7a9xut\" data-start=\"5442\" data-end=\"5491\"\u003eExceptional aging potential across top vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12nd5xd\" data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5531\"\u003eHighly collectible with global demand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tq08cn\" data-start=\"5568\" data-end=\"5639\"\u003eCombines power, finesse, and refinement unlike any other First Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"6020\" data-start=\"5991\" data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6060\" data-start=\"6022\" data-section-id=\"13h3jag\"\u003eWhat makes Château Margaux unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6189\" data-start=\"6062\"\u003eChâteau Margaux is known for extraordinary elegance, floral aromatics, silky texture, and refined Cabernet Sauvignon structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"414\" data-section-id=\"3j76tn\"\u003eWhat does Château Margaux taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"457\"\u003eChâteau Margaux is widely known for its floral aromatics, silky texture, and remarkable finesse. Common tasting notes include blackcurrant, violets, rose petals, cedar, graphite, cigar box, and subtle earthy minerality. Compared to many First Growth Bordeaux wines, Château Margaux is often considered the most perfumed and elegant, emphasizing refinement and aromatic complexity alongside structure and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6228\" data-start=\"6191\" data-section-id=\"19hjnab\"\u003eWhere is Château Margaux located?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6303\" data-start=\"6230\"\u003eThe estate is located in the Margaux appellation on Bordeaux’s Left Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6358\" data-start=\"6305\" data-section-id=\"itmt1b\"\u003eWhat grape varieties are used in Château Margaux?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6466\" data-start=\"6360\"\u003eThe blend is typically dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6514\" data-start=\"6468\" data-section-id=\"91tfqk\"\u003eWhat is Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6620\" data-start=\"6516\"\u003ePavillon Blanc is the estate’s highly collectible dry white wine produced entirely from Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6657\" data-start=\"6622\" data-section-id=\"yjy9ra\"\u003eIs Château Margaux collectible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6807\" data-start=\"6659\"\u003eYes. Château Margaux is one of the world’s most collectible and recognizable wines with strong global demand across both mature and modern vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6846\" data-start=\"6809\" data-section-id=\"vetfhx\"\u003eHow long can Château Margaux age?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"6954\" data-start=\"6848\"\u003eTop vintages of Château Margaux can evolve beautifully for several decades under proper cellar conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1988-chateau-margaux-margaux-bottle-750ml","title":"1988 Chateau Margaux, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOvershadowed by the 1989 and 1990 vintages, the 1988 Château Margaux has quietly evolved into one of the great sleeper wines of the era. 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