📜 Margaux
A famous Médoc appellation with elegant red wines, home of Château Margaux.
Margaux is a famous appellation of the Médoc in Bordeaux, on the left bank of the Gironde river in France. It is the home of Château Margaux. The name is protected as a PDO.
Margaux wines are red, still, elegant and fine. The main grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot added. The soils here are gravelly and drain well. The vine roots go deep and the berries ripen evenly. Bordeaux wines are made as blends, so each estate has its own style.
The appellation has many well-known châteaux, some of which entered the 1855 classification. Margaux wines are usually prized for finesse rather than power and are aged for years and decades. They are served with meat, game and cheese. Margaux counts as French wine, and its neighbours in the Médoc include other famous appellations. For many wine lovers, Margaux has become a symbol of refined red Bordeaux.
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Médoc
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon, 🍇 Merlot, 🍇 Cabernet Franc, 🍇 Petit Verdot
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Margaux?
In the Médoc on the left bank of the Gironde, in Bordeaux.
Which grapes are used?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot.
What are Margaux wines known for?
Elegance and finesse, and the ability to age.
Similar
📜 Haut-Médoc · 📜 Saint-Estèphe · 📜 Saint-Julien · 📜 Pauillac · 📜 Listrac-Médoc · 📜 Moulis-en-Médoc
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.