Sommelier Profile
Château Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classé
Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Elegant and architectural, with blackcurrant, plum skin, violet, cedar, and graphite carried by silky but commanding tannins. The finish is long, perfumed, and savory rather than overtly sweet.
Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Margaux is known for deep gravel terraces that drain quickly and encourage Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen with perfume rather than heaviness. Château Margaux sits among the Médoc's most historic estates and is prized for elegance, aromatic detail, and longevity.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon provides cassis, graphite, and firm tannic architecture. Merlot softens the mid-palate, while Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot add floral, spicy, and structural nuance.
Garonne gravel over clay and limestone creates both drainage and water reserve. Vinification is parcel-specific, followed by élevage in French oak that frames the fruit with cedar, spice, and polished tannin.
The aromatic signature is floral and mineral: cassis, violet, cedar, graphite, and tobacco, often becoming truffle-like with age.
As a First Growth from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Margaux is one of the most collectible Cabernet-based wines in the world.