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Château Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classé
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Owned by Edward III of England, the Albret and then the Montferrand families, the property served as a military base until 1802, when the Marquis de la Clonilla demolished the fortress to build the residence that stands there today. The architect Louis Combe is responsible for the magnificent building which adorns the Château’s bottles. Until the early 1960s, the wines were usually excellent and sometimes outstanding. As such, the legendary 1900 vintage was one of the most renowned wines of the last century. With the arrival of the Mentzelopoulos family in 1977, and thanks to the talents of Emile Peynaud, the wines have regained their premier grand cru classé quality. 1978 saw the beginning of a succession of extremely impressive vintages. Paul Pontalier who left in 2016 had worked to produce these legendary vintages. Philippe Bascaules, the new Managing Director, will do his utmost to carry on the amazing story. Château Margaux has a single block of vines, mostly planted on gravelly, sometimes clayey soil with a high proportion of limestone. Recent vintages have exceptional aging potential. The estate also produces Pavillon Blanc which is a superb, fruity and concentrated white wine.

About the wine

Just to mention the name of Château Margaux is enough to make wine lovers tremble. This is a cru with a rare sense of clarity. In its great vintages, it combines the concentration of a Médoc with tannins of immense distinction like no other wine. It is an iron fist in a velvet glove. The nose develops aromas of violet, blackcurrant and blackberry. On the palate it is generous, smooth and completely pure. An iconic wine which should be enjoyed after aging fifteen to thirty five years in the cellar.

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Characteristics of the producer and cuvée

Region: Bordeaux

Producers and wineries: Château Margaux

Colour: red

Grape variety: Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Food and wine pairings: Ris de veau, Tournedos rossini et fricassée de girolles, Faisan truffé

Appellation: Margaux

Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé

Owner: SCA du Château Margaux

Viticulture: environmentally friendly More information....

Service temperature: 16°

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Price estimate break down for wine Château Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
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Current price estimate of 1996 vintage
638
563
Lowest auction price (past 12 months)
763
Highest auction price (past 12 months)
Auction history Château Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
12/12/2024644
05/12/2024626
10/10/2024608
10/10/2024638
10/10/2024763
10/10/2024701
25/07/2024676
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11/04/2024638
29/02/2024676

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