Château Margaux 2021

Château Margaux 2021

The Estate

Rooted in history since the 12th century, Château Margaux is one of the great pillars of Bordeaux fine wine. A decisive turning point came at the end of the 1970s with the acquisition of the estate by the Mentzelopoulos family. Under the leadership of André Mentzelopoulos, the estate found new momentum. Investment in the vineyard and cellars, the modernisation of the facilities and the introduction of rigorous viticultural practices enabled the Grand Vin to reach remarkable heights. Pavillon Rouge, the historic second wine created at the beginning of the 20th century, was reborn with rigour and precision, while Pavillon Blanc asserts its identity among the greatest whites of the Left Bank. After the death of André Mentzelopoulos, Corinne Mentzelopoulos continued with determination the work he had begun, surrounded by first-rate technical teams. The successive leadership of Paul Pontallier and then Philippe Bascaules has ensured a continuity of excellence. Today the vineyard covers more than two hundred hectares in the heart of the Margaux appellation, a large part of it devoted to red wines and a much smaller area to whites. Planted on a ridge of deep gravel over clay-limestone soils, the vines enjoy exceptional natural drainage. The grape varieties are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, while Sauvignon Blanc is the soul of the estate’s white wines. Tasting Château Margaux is an experience marked by finesse, elegance and aromatic depth. The wines combine controlled power, density and length, revealing growing complexity over the years. Château Margaux thus remains an absolute benchmark among the world’s wine icons, combining neo-Palladian architectural heritage, exacting viticulture and a constant quest for excellence.