Château Margaux

Château Margaux is a Left Bank estate farming approximately 82 hectares of vines, producing a Cabernet Sauvignon–based Grand Vin, alongside its second wine, a white wine, and a third red wine.

Of the vineyards, around 70 hectares are planted with red varieties and 12 with white. From these areas, the estate bottles the limited-production Grand Vin Château Margaux, its second wine Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, and a white wine, Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc. The estate also bottles a third red wine, Margaux du Château Margaux. Having a grand vin and a second wine follows classic Médoc practice, while the estate’s white is an exception in Margaux; all reflect careful site selection and blending.

These wines define Château Margaux’s role as a Left Bank producer, offering a clear view of Cabernet Sauvignon–led Bordeaux and a focused expression of Sauvignon Blanc from the same estate.

Château Margaux remains a beloved choice due to its storied legacy and high-quality wines.

• Consistent Excellence — praised by experts for producing some of the region's most celebrated vintages, maintaining its top-tier reputation.
• Limited Production — with a defined estate area, the estate crafts a select number of bottles, making them rare and sought after.
• Luxury Appeal — fetching high prices and desired by collectors, its wines are symbols of elegance and refinement.
• Variety of Offerings — offering a range of red and white wines that showcase Left Bank character.

This combination of history, quality, and rarity solidifies Château Margaux's enduring popularity.

• Is Château Margaux a First Growth Bordeaux?

  Yes. Château Margaux is one of the original Premier Cru Classé (First Growth) estates from the 1855 Bordeaux classification, highlighting its top-tier status and long-standing reputation.

• Who owns Château Margaux?

  The Mentzelopoulos family. André Mentzelopoulos purchased the estate in 1977. His daughter Corinne Mentzelopoulos managed it for decades starting in 1980, and in 2023, she handed leadership to her son, Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos.

• Where is Château Margaux located?

  In the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux’s Left Bank (Médoc), France.

• When was the estate established and by whom?

  In the late 16th century by Pierre de Lestonnac.

• How large are the vineyards and what is planted?

  About 82 hectares in total: roughly 70 hectares planted to red varieties and 12 hectares to white.

• What wines does Château Margaux produce?

  The Cabernet Sauvignon–led Grand Vin Château Margaux; its second wine, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux; a white wine, Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux (100% Sauvignon Blanc); and a third red wine, Margaux du Château Margaux.

• What is Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux?

  The estate’s second wine, made from lots not selected for the Grand Vin. It mirrors the château’s style but is typically more approachable in its youth.

• Does Château Margaux make a white wine?

  Yes. Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc and is a rare white wine from a Médoc First Growth estate.

• What distinguishes Château Margaux wines?

  Elegance, aromatic finesse, longevity, and scarcity—qualities that underpin their collector appeal and high market values.