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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]The Margaux appellation is the only communal appellation in the M\u00e9doc region to bear the name of a Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9. Margaux is a wine-growing area recognized and appreciated internationally for both its Grands Crus Class\u00e9s and its distinctive grain. Indeed, the wines of this appellation are known for their feminine elegance and voluptuous delicacy.<\/strong> <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The great ch\u00e2teaux of Margaux recognized in 1855<\/h2>\n

Vines have been cultivated in the various geographical areas of the M\u00e9doc since antiquity, more than 2,000 years ago. However, grapes began to be vinified using practices that we still use in the 17th century. At the same time, innovations in cultivation have left their mark on the history of this terroir. Henri IV, for example, had Dutch engineers drain the M\u00e9doc marshes, enabling the Grands Ch\u00e2teaux to establish themselves. It’s also worth noting that these domains have retained their original roots. <\/span><\/p>\n

This work also earned the Margalais vineyards wide recognition in the 1855 classification. The appellation’s eponymous Ch\u00e2teau has been awarded the title of Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9, while 5 other Ch\u00e2teaux have been awarded the 2<\/span>\u00e8me<\/span> Grands Crus Class\u00e9s, 10 of 3<\/span>\u00e8me<\/span> Grands Crus Class\u00e9s, 3 of 4<\/span>th<\/span> Grand Crus Class\u00e9s, and 2 from 5<\/span>th<\/span> Grand Cru Class\u00e9. A total of 21 Ch\u00e2teaux recognized by the classification required by Napoleon ahead of the Paris Universal Exhibition. During the 1920s-1930s, several estates were also recognized as Crus Bourgeois and Crus Artisans. Finally, in 1954, the commune of Margaux, along with Arsac, Cantenac, Labarde and Soussans, obtained the title ofAppellation d’Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e Margaux<\/a>. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Margaux, a prestigious Bordeaux appellation<\/h2>\n

Located 25 kilometers north of the city of Bordeaux on the left bank of the Gironde, the Margalais vineyards benefit from a temperate climate, where the estuary softens temperatures. The Margaux AOC is made up of earthworks and gravelly hilltops ranging in height from 5 to 35 meters. In the center of the appellation, where most of the crus are located, the soils are white gravel. The edges of the appellation are largely limestone, covered with sediment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Margaux is one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious appellations, producing 63,000 hectolitres of wine a year from its 1,400 hectares. In this appellation, the estates vinify mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, as well as Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. A small number of white wines are also produced in the Margaux appellation. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Margaux, feminine and elegant wines<\/h2>\n

Margaux wines are characterized by their fine tannins and great delicacy, as well as their aromatic finesse. Like most Bordeaux wines, they are intense in color, with hues ranging from ruby to garnet. In the youth of these wines, fruit is widely present on the nose, with aromas of cherry and redcurrant. Spicy, roasted notes add a richness to the bouquet. <\/span><\/p>\n

With age, notes of mushroom, undergrowth and clove can be found, giving a remarkably complex bouquet. The Margaux finish is always persistent and extremely rich. It is one of the witnesses to the extraordinary potential of these wines, which can be kept for a long time, between 10 and 30 years for most of them, and up to 50 years for the best crus.<\/span><\/p>\n

The elegance of Margaux is a perfect match for refined dishes. Wines from this appellation are well-balanced with red meats, game and even certain white meats. It can also be very interesting to serve it with a local dish, such as entrec\u00f4te \u00e0 la bordelaise.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Which vintage to enjoy a Margaux?<\/h2>\n

The Margaux AOC has stood out for the quality of its wines, but some vintages have been even more remarkable than others. 1990 was recognized as the vintage of the millennium, 2005 as the vintage of the century, and 2000 and 2009 as exceptional vintages. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Margaux estates that have known many owners<\/h2>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Prieur\u00e9-Lichine<\/h3>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Prieur\u00e9-Lichine is ranked 4<\/span>th<\/span> Grand Cru Class\u00e9 since 1855. Part of its name derives from the fact that it is a former priory that became an estate in the 15th century. Formerly named Ch\u00e2teau Prieur\u00e9-Cantenac, it was renamed Ch\u00e2teau Prieur\u00e9-Lichine when Alexis Lichine bought the estate in 1951. <\/span><\/p>\n

He extensively modernized the estate, and the improvements continued into the early 21st century, when the Balande family bought the Ch\u00e2teau. This Margaux estate<\/a> vinifies four wines: Ch\u00e2teau Prieur\u00e9-Lichine, Confidences du Ch\u00e2teau Prieur\u00e9-Lichine, Clocher du Prieur\u00e9 and Blanc du Ch\u00e2teau Prieur\u00e9-Lichine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Palmer<\/h3>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Palmer takes its name from English general Charles Palmer, who bought the estate in 1814 from Marie de Gasq, a descendant of the de Gasq family of Bordeaux parliamentarians. He greatly expanded the estate, but it was the Peireire brothers who contributed to its renown from 1853 onwards. <\/span><\/p>\n

Today, two great wines are produced: Ch\u00e2teau Palmer and Alter Ego. General Manager Thomas Duroux describes them as wines for moderation, not demonstration. They express themselves with finesse and elegance, and deserve time to discover and appreciate.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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