Château Margaux 2018

A great Margaux wine, ample and silky to the touch

The property

With origins dating back to the 12th century, the Château Margaux is one of those Grand Crus that have built the legend of the great wines of Bordeaux around the world. The château was awarded the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 and was the only one of the four châteaux presented to have received a score of twenty out of twenty. With the acquisition of the property by André Mentzelopoulos in 1977, Château Margaux writes a new page in its history. Raising the Grand Vin de Château Margaux to the highest level, he reintroduced the Second Wine of the château, the Pavillon Rouge of Château Margaux, initiated in 1908. Following in her father's footsteps due to his premature death, Corinne Mentzelopoulos took up the family banner with energy and passion to maintain the rank of Château Margaux, which has become a Bordeaux masterpiece, so recognizable by its neo-Palladian style. Vintage after vintage, the wines of the property are among the greatest wines in the world.

The vineyard

The Château Margaux vineyard owes its uniqueness to its rare and unique terroir, located on a gravel mound. The grape variety of the property favors the flagship black grape of the area, the cabernet sauvignon, not forgetting the merlot, the petit verdot and the cabernet franc. The clay-limestone soils of the estate give birth to legendary wines, with a racey and sensual character, so representative of the great wines of Margaux.

The vintage

The year 2018, the warmest since the beginning of the 20th century, was marked by a mild winter, a very rainy spring and a dry and hot summer, reminiscent of the 2009 vintage. Despite strong pressure from mildew, the vine benefited from optimal conditions from mid-July, allowing a homogeneous maturation of the grapes. The harvest, stretching from late August to mid-October, took place under a mild weather, guaranteeing a rigorous selection and precise vinification.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot.

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Margaux 2018

Tasting

Nose
The nose immediately seduces with its notes of ripe red fruits and spices.

Palate
Its silky and caressing texture, accompanied by very fine tannins, stretches out on a sweet and fresh finish.