Domaine de Margüi can trace its roots back to Roman times through ruins and amphorae discovered in 2002. In 2017, the Domaine was fully renovated and became part of the Skywalker Vineyards collection. The Bastide de Margui is the Domaine's Grand Vin, and the grapes are rigorously de-budded, hand-picked, and sorted to produce a wine of exceptional quality. Fruity aromas of nectarine, peach, mango and wild strawberry are complemented by subtle oriental spices. On the palate, ripe fruits combine with a hint of vanilla and slight bitter zests, with the perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. 

Vivino Score: 4.0 (Sept 2024)

Taste

The fruity aromas make up the bouquet : nectarine peach, mango and wild strawberry complemented by subtle oriental spices. On the palette, ripe fruits combine with a hint of vanilla and slight bitter zests, in the right balance between sweetness and freshness. 

Blend: Grenache | Cabernet Sauvignon | Syrah

Fermentation: Lees-stirring during 6 to 8 weeks. 75% of which are aged for 5 months in French oak barrels (medium heating-selected for the perfect finesse of its grain) and 25 % in stainless steel tanks.

About the Producer

Tracing its roots back to Roman times, through ruins and amphorae discovered in 2002, Chateau Margui has had a long and distinguished history. In the 17th century, the estate was owned by a family from Aix-en-Provence and in 1784, they built the main house in the distinctive style of the bastides aixoises of that day: a lime-coated facade, nearly 6,500 square feet spanning three floors, all connected by a magnificent staircase, with many windows opening onto the French formal garden.

In 2017, the Domaine de Margüi was made part of the Skywalker Vineyards collection: The breathtaking natural surroundings and enchanted ambiance are quite akin to those found at Skywalker Vineyards in Marin County, California, and Viandante del Cielo in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Italy.

Today, Château Margüi boasts 37 acres of vineyards, 12 acres of olive groves, and 160 acres of forest, home to century-old conifers and a wide variety of deciduous trees.

The property was fully renovated, in keeping with Georges Lucass vision of a pure, preserved Provence, to become an estate exemplifying excellence in every way, including in its exceptional wines.