Appellation Bordeaux Margaux

The Margaux appellation bears the name of the region's most famous château. It is an important appellation in the Haut Médoc region of Bordeaux. It has earned its letters of nobility thanks to its supple, aromatic Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. In this guide to Margaux wines, we'll review the terroir and the best Bordeaux Margaux wines, which combine velvety textures, power, unique floral characters and silky tannins

Overview of Margaux terroir

This region is located 25 km north of Bordeaux. Its winegrowing history dates back almost 2000 years, to Roman times. By the 17th century, it had already made a name for itself as a producer of quality wines. It was this reputation that prompted US President Thomas Jefferson to visit some of the region's châteaux, including Château Margaux. However, many of these châteaux would have been downgraded if the 1855 classification had been modified. Fortunately, improved winemaking techniques and aggressive competition have encouraged many châteaux to produce quality wines. The Margaux terroir is characterized by a high gravel content, with some sand and limestone. This type of soil ensures excellent drainage and low nutrient levels. The vines dig deep to feed and ripen. This makes them stronger and more resistant. Authorized grape varieties in the region include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The total surface area of the appellation's vineyards is 1335 ha

Our selection of the best Bordeaux margaux wines.

Nearly 80 estates and châteaux maintain vineyards in this appellation, which boasts 21 crus classés in the 1855 classification. Among them, Château Margaux and Château Palmer produce wines of remarkably consistent quality. Other châteaux, such as Château Brane Cantenac and Malescot St Exupéry, have also made their mark following restructuring. The best wines are tasting, pure wines with velvety textures. But as in every other wine region, vintages differ in style, character and price. While they may not be the most powerful and dense of Bordeaux wines, they can be distinguished by their intense floral character, which is sensual, elegant and fragrant. The best vintages can also age gracefully for decades