Château Margaux

Margaux du Château Margaux 2019

Margaux

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Château Margaux is one of the most revered wines in the world, known for its finesse, elegance, and depth. Crafted from a singular terroir in the heart of the Médoc, it reflects centuries of vision and dedication, beginning with Pierre de Lestonnac’s transformation of the estate in the late 1500s. Since the 17th century, the first wine of Château Margaux has stood apart for its balance of power and refinement. Even in lighter vintages, it reveals the subtlety and nuance that only a truly great site can offer. It is a wine built to evolve, with grace and complexity.

VINEYARD

The estate has 200 acres under vine. Each plot and each variety are treated differently from pruning throughout the growing season. Chateau Margaux' goal is to nurture and maintain vines for as long as possible, as they believe vines need to reach 20 years of age to produce great wine. The estate is constantly trying to understand through experimentation how to improve soil health and fruit quality. Today, no insecticides are used, there is an important balance of healthy insects to counter pests, and any number of experiments with ploughing, organic farming, and biodynamic applications are ongoing. A final key point to note, Margaux has for the last 30+ years had among the lowest yields in the Medoc.

WINEMAKING

The wine was aged for 15 months, in 10% new oak and 90% second use barrels. Importantly, the wine is held in bottle until ready to drink, which may not mean that vintages are released sequentially.

VINTAGE

The 2019 Left Bank season combined warm, luminous conditions with steady water reserves, driving complete Cabernet Sauvignon ripeness without excess. A dry, stable harvest window allowed precision picking and clean sorting. The wines show vivid black-fruit purity, firm yet polished tannin structure, and impressive balance, giving both early appeal and long aging capacity reflective of disciplined vineyard work and rigorous selection.

Color

Red

Blend %

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

Appellation

Margaux

Alcohol

14%

Suggested Retail Price

$112

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