Margaux
Margaux is situated on the left bank of the Gironde in the Medoc region. It is renowned for its sophisticated red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon. While red wines dominate, a small amount of dry white wine is produced from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. These white wines are known as Bordeaux or Bordeaux Superieur. With 31 out of 64 wineries classified, Margaux has the most Grands Crus Classes in the Medoc.
The best wines from Margaux
Margaux is situated on the left bank of the Gironde in the Haut-Medoc region. It is renowned for its sophisticated red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon. The appellation was formally established in 1954, and it is known for its elegance and aromatic richness. While red wines dominate, a small amount of dry white wine is produced from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. These white wines are known as Bordeaux or Bordeaux Superieur. With 31 out of 64 wineries classified, Margaux has the most Grands Crus Classes in the Medoc.
Grapes in wines from Margaux
The terroir of Margaux wines
The varied terroir of Margaux includes gravelly slopes (croupes graveleuses), which provide good drainage and warmth for the ripening of grapes. The wines' delicate and fragrant characteristics are influenced by silt, clay and limestone in other areas.
Other regions
Prominent Margaux Producers
The well-known Chateau Margaux (a First Growth) is located in this area. Other noteworthy estates include Chateau Palmer (a Third Growth and also a "Super Second") and Chateau Rauzan-Ségla (a "Super Second" Second Growth). Margaux owns more over one-third of all Classed Growths in the Medoc, with one First Growth, five Second Growths and ten Third Growths.