Château Margaux, Wine estate in Margaux, France
Located in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, Château Margaux spans 262 hectares, with 87 hectares dedicated to producing Margaux AOC wines on rich soil.
The estate, dating from the 12th century, received Premier cru status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification and underwent reconstruction by architect Louis Combes in 1810.
The Palladian-style château, recognized as a monument historique classé, stands as a symbol of French winemaking excellence and architectural refinement.
The estate produces several wines, including the grand vin Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge, Pavillon Blanc, and Margaux de Château Margaux.
Thomas Jefferson documented Château Margaux as one of the four vineyards of first quality during his visit to Bordeaux in 1787.
Location: Margaux-Cantenac
Architects: Louis Combes
Architectural style: Palladian architecture
Website: http://chateau-margaux.com
GPS coordinates: 45.04442,-0.66871
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
The wine estates of Bordeaux spread across the Gironde department and produce wines under more than 60 appellations. The châteaux combine winemaking traditions with modern cellar techniques. Many properties open their doors to visitors, offering tours of vineyards, fermentation rooms, and barrel cellars. The grand estates of the Médoc, such as Château Margaux, Château Latour, or Château Mouton Rothschild, rank among the most recognized addresses in the region. In Saint-Émilion, châteaux cluster around the medieval village. The Entre-deux-Mers area features numerous smaller family operations. Wine routes traverse landscapes of vine rows and historic buildings. The architecture of the châteaux ranges from medieval fortresses to 18th and 19th-century residences. Some estates have commissioned contemporary cellars from architects like Norman Foster or Jean Nouvel. Tasting rooms allow visitors to sample different vintages and blends. Many domains also organize oenology workshops and receptions in their vineyards.
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