THE PRODUCER
Despite a long history among the Frist Growths of Bordeaux, Margaux languished
in inconsistency – often eclipsed by Chateau Palmer – through the 1960s and
1970s. This all changed – quickly and rather dramatically – with the arrival of
the Mentzelopolous family in 1977. Even the 1978 vintage was a vast improvement,
and things escalated from there on. Since the 1982 and 1983 vintages Chateau
Margaux contends more than comfortably with the other First Growths. Not to rest
on its laurels, Margaux has continued investment in vineyards and winery to
improve even further.

Sometimes considered the most Burgundian of the great Bordeaux – indeed even
called the “Musigny of Bordeaux” despite more than 80% Cabernet Sauvignon –
Chateau Margaux boasts great aromatic charm and a gracefulness rarely achieved
in Bordeaux. This does not negate its richness and ability to age to great
advantage for decades. Dare we call Margaux “feminine” these days? If so, she is
one fabulous dame!

THE WINE
Most of the fruit for the Grand Vin is from vineyards surrounding the chateau,
especially priced is fruit from the Enclos and Puch Sem Peyre plots of
80-year-old vines at the peak of the plateau. The Grand Vin is usually made up
of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and soupcons of Petit Verdot and Cabernet
Franc. Fermentation takes place in a combination of oak and stainless steel and
is followed by ageing in 100% new French oak barrels for 18-24 months. A large
part of barrels derives from the Chateau’s own cooperage on the property.

A wine of delicate perfume and pristine aromatics, Chateau Margaux has a
lightness of touch and elegance truly unique to the region, yet with a full and
structured body, layers of complexity and purity of fruit.

INFORMATION
Type:RedVintage:2009Country:FranceRegion:BordeauxSub region:MargauxGrape:87%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit VerdotStyle:Savory
and ClassicSweetness:DryABV:13.5%Drinking window:2016 - 2100Size:750mlFood
match:Beef and VenisonCRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.