Chateau Margaux
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Chateau Margaux is a Premier Grand Cru Classé winery located on the Margaux appellation of the Médoc in Bordeaux, France. The estate produces red Bordeaux blends dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in wooden vats and aged in new French oak barriques. The grand vin, Chateau Margaux, is represented here across multiple acclaimed vintages including 1982, 1986, 1988, 1995, and 2012, each reflecting the estate's characteristically silky tannin structure and aromatic complexity. Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, available in 1995 and 1998, serves as the estate's second wine, drawing from younger vines on the same classified terroir. Margaux du Chateau Margaux 2010 represents a third wine tier, offering earlier accessibility compared to the long-aging grand vin expressions.
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Chateau Margaux is a Premier Grand Cru Classé winery located on the Margaux appellation of the Médoc in Bordeaux, France. The estate produces red Bordeaux blends dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in wooden vats and aged in new French oak barriques. The grand vin, Chateau Margaux, is represented here across multiple acclaimed vintages including 1982, 1986, 1988, 1995, and 2012, each reflecting the estate's characteristically silky tannin structure and aromatic complexity. Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, available in 1995 and 1998, serves as the estate's second wine, drawing from younger vines on the same classified terroir. Margaux du Chateau Margaux 2010 represents a third wine tier, offering earlier accessibility compared to the long-aging grand vin expressions.
