Margaux lays
on a soil of white graves - a special kind of gravel
brought from the mountains by the river. Margaux (also
a female name in France) is the quintessence of the
terroir and of the winemaker's work. That is probably
the reason why the best châteaux produce also
the best wines!
In
Margaux, Château
Margaux produces the most delicate wine of
the Médoc. They are 18 Grands Crus Classés
(great growths) in Margaux.
Margaux wines
have a full-flavored bouquet and a magnificent elegance.
List
of Médoc Growths
Château
Margaux
Margaux
wine information :
| Appellation: |
18
Grands Crus Classés Appellation Margaux
Controlée |
| Location: |
On
the plateau overlooking the Gironde estuary |
| Places: |
Margaux,
Arsac, Cantenac, Labarde and Soussans |
| Soil: |
White
graves (gravels) |
| Size: |
1,300
ha (3,200 acres) |
| Vineyards: |
80
chateaux and domaines |
| Production: |
9.5
million bottles |
| Grapes
in Margaux: |
Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Type
of wine: |
Medium
to full-body red wine
Delicate
bouquet |
| Age: |
5
to 25 years |
Vintages:
(recommended) |
2005,
2003, 2000, 1998, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1986, 1982 |
| Aromas: |
Red
fruits
Toast
Coffee
Truffle |
| Margaux
Wine and Food: |
Roasted
duck
Game
Partridge and feathered game
Spare ribs |
Margaux
Wine and Cheese:
|
Saint
Nectaire
Edam
Gouda
Next :
Saint Estèphe |
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