Margaux, Bordeaux, France as a Wine Region
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- Margaux Silky Smooth
Soft, elegant, feminine… these are words often used to describe the wines of Margaux. The commune is different from its northern neighbors of the Haut-Médoc in both geography and style. Home to the name-sharing premier cru, Margaux lays a few marshlands south of St.-Julien. Notable Facts As in other Medoc appellations, Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blends of the region, but the percentage of Merlot in Margaux's wines is higher than other left bank communes. Add that to a diverse soil, lighter than that in the north, and you have a softer, more voluptuous wine. In the best years, wines of Margaux are delicate, elegant and refined - structured, but not austere. Chateau Margaux is, of course, a first growth and a highly esteemed and sought-after wine. Chateau Palmer, a third growth, is also well-respected and often commands prices equivalent of first growths. Look for Cru Bourgeois if you want to try the finesse of Margaux at a lower price.
France as a Wine Country
Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro
When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
Wineries in Margaux
| Winery |
|---|
| Château du Tertre Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château La Tour de Mons Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Brane-cantenac Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Cantenac-Brown Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château d'Angludet Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château d'Angludet Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Dauzac Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Dauzac Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Laville Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château d'Issan Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Durfort-vivens Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Durfort-vivens Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Giscours Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Giscours Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Kirwan Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château La Galiane Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château La Gurgue Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château La Tour de Mons Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Labegorce Margaux Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Labégorce-Zédé Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Malescot Saint-exupery Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Malescot Saint-exupery Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Chateau Margaux Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Palmer Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Prieuré-lichine Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Tayac Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Chevalier de Rauzan-Gassies Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Initial de Desmirail Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| L'Enclos Gallen Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Les Charmes de Kirwan Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Margaux Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Palmer & Co Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Fontarney Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château des Carabins Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| S de Siran Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Tour de Bessan Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Barton&Guestier Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Pontac-Lynch Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Marquis de Mons Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Chateau d'Angludet Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Adnams Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
| Château Palmer Winery in Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
Wines from Margaux Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| Château Margaux 1986 Margaux , 1er Cru Classé "The black/ruby/purple color reveals no sign of age. The reluctant nose offers up aromas o.. | 610.00 |
| Château Palmer 1983 Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé "One of the superb wines of the vintage, the 1983 Palmer continues to display... an i.. | 300.00 |
| Alter Ego de Palmer 2004 Margaux Produced from younger vines at this most famous of Chateaux this Merlot dominated blend di.. | 45.00 |
| Château Palmer 1989 Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé Palmer's style is one characterised by it's sensational fragrance and bouquet. The 1989 ex.. | 265.00 |
| Château Rauzan "The 1989 is a seductive, jammy, concentrated wine offering a huge bouquet of blackbe.. | 95.00 |
| Château Palmer 1985 Margaux,3ème Cru Classé A mature example of a wine that always matures wonderfully, revealing a medium weight, bri.. | 120.00 |
| 1985 Château Margaux AOC Unbreakable rich, dark colour, hint of brown to the brim, mature full cassis, damson, leav.. | 495.00 |
| 1995 Château Du Tertre Confirmation that this was a great vintage in Margaux AOC. A deep red wine with a magnific.. | 41.00 |
| 1995 Châteaux Margaux AOC Powerfully rich in colour and with an overwhelming bouquet full of cassis and wild berries.. | 550.00 |
| 1995 Château Rauzin Dark red, almost black, nose open and generous rounded Margaux AOC taste. Full bodied, ple.. | 54.00 |
| 1996 Pavillion Rouge de Château Margaux AOC Rich, almost black in colour, firm and condensed texture, sweet bouquet of ripe fruit, lon.. | 130.00 |
| 1997 Pavillion Rouge de Château Margaux AOC Good deep colour, fragrant, soft bouquet. Has good fruit finess and some keeping qualities.. | 79.00 |
| Margaux 2005 Style: Dry, full bodied and elegant Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Country of o.. | 81.00 |
| Château de Clairefont Margaux 2005 Style: Full Bodied Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot Country of.. | 130.00 |
| Margaux Initial de Desmirail 2005 Style: Dry Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Country of origin: France Closure: Na.. | 81.00 |
| Margaux La Petite Echoppe 2006 Style: Full-bodied Grape variety: Country of origin: France Closure: Natural cork Suitable.. | 81.00 |
| Chateau Margaux 1959 1ere Grand Cru Classe Margaux From the excellent 1959 vintage this red wine is lovely and warm with a harmonious bouque.. | 550.00 |
| Chateau Marquis De Terme 1979 Grand Cru Classe Margaux From the fine 1979 vintage this delightful red wine has pungent earthy smoky aromas int.. | 60.00 |
| Chateau Rausan Segla 1988 Margaux Grand Cru Classe Scoring 91/100 Parker points and from the good 1988 vintage this powerful red wine ".. | 80.00 |
| Chateau Lascombes 2002 Margaux MAGNUM Scoring 93/100 Parker points and from the good 2002 vintage this magnum is "A candid.. | 140.00 |
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| quality hotel sainte catherine This 19th century hotel is located in pedestrian zone, right in the centre and close to.. | 78.00 |
