Château Margaux, Wine estate in Margaux, France
Château Margaux is a winery in Margaux-Cantenac, a commune in the Médoc area of Bordeaux. The property includes wide vineyard plots on gravelly soil and a main building designed in Palladian style with columns and a flat roof.
The estate was founded in the 12th century and grew over the centuries into a major producer in the region. In 1810, the current main building was completed following plans by architect Louis Combes, who created a classical design with a columned portico.
The name comes from the French word for margin or border, pointing to the estate's position in a gently sloping landscape. Visitors notice the tidy rows of vines stretching in precise lines across the hills, showing deep green in summer.
The property sits away from the main road and is surrounded by vineyards that look most rewarding in summer and autumn. Access is through a long driveway, and visitors should note that the estate is open only by appointment.
In the late 18th century, Thomas Jefferson visited the estate and recorded it as one of four wines of the highest quality in the Bordeaux region. His notes helped spread the reputation of the wines beyond France.
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