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Margaux
Margaux is the southernmost of the great communal appellations of the Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde. The gravel soils are lighter and shallower than further north, which gives the wines their characteristic finesse. Margaux is the largest of the Médoc appellations by area and stretches across five communes.
Our range includes wines from Margaux by producers including Château Margaux, Palmer, Rauzan-Ségla, Brane-Cantenac, Giscours and Malescot St. Exupéry. If you would like to explore Bordeaux further, you will also find Pauillac, Saint-Émilion and Pomerol in our range.
Grapes and style
Margaux is the appellation for elegant, fragrant red wines based on cabernet sauvignon, complemented by merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Compared with the powerful neighbours to the north, the wines are more refined and softer.
The aroma is floral and fruity: violets, red and black berries, sometimes a hint of spices or cedar. The tannins are fine and silky. Margaux is known for its finesse and aromatic complexity.
Location and soil
Margaux lies in the southern part of the Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde. Besides the village of Margaux, the appellation also covers a number of surrounding communes, which makes the area larger and more varied than the other commune appellations of the Médoc.
The soil is very gravelly and poor in nutrients, with limestone locally in the subsoil. The gravel ensures good drainage and heat retention. This yields grapes that ripen well and yet remain elegant. Its northern neighbour is Saint-Julien.
Classification and rules
The Margaux appellation has its own rules on varieties, yield and winemaking. Many of the well-known estates are included in the historic classification of the Médoc wines, in which the highest level is Premier Cru, followed by lower Cru Classé levels.
There are also many unclassified estates in the appellation, including Cru Bourgeois. The label shows the name of the château and the Margaux appellation.
Ageing and serving
Margaux ages slowly and can last for decades. Young wines are often closed; with time they become silky and show aromas of dried flowers, leather and tobacco.
Serve at 16 to 18 °C and decant young wines for some time. Margaux goes well with roast lamb, veal, poultry and soft cheeses.
Producers in our range
These producers feature in our Margaux range: Château Margaux, Palmer, Rauzan-Ségla, Brane-Cantenac, Giscours, Malescot St. Exupéry, Lascombes, d'Issan, Kirwan, Rauzan-Gassies, Boyd-Cantenac, Marquis de Terme, Dauzac, Du Tertre, Ferrière, Desmirail, Durfort-Vivens, Marquis d'Alesme, Siran, Labégorce, La Tour de Mons and Tayac.
Second and white wines
From Château Margaux our range also includes Pavillon Rouge and Pavillon Blanc, and from Palmer the Vin Blanc de Palmer.
More from Bordeaux
You will find more wines from Bordeaux under Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Saint-Julien, Sauternes, Saint-Estèphe, Pessac-Léognan and Haut-Médoc.
More about Margaux
Read more in our blogs: Comparing Bordeaux premier cru Margaux Haut-Brion: Elegance.