Our wines
Their deep colour and complex structure, defined by harmony and elegance, have been praised by wine lovers and professionals for centuries, as reflected in the first edition of Bordeaux et ses vins, published by Féret.
Margaux wines are renowned for their ageing potential and are crafted through blends dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and, to a lesser extent, Petit Verdot. Together, these varieties give Margaux wines their distinctive character.
From one vintage to the next, Margaux wines subtly reflect the nuances of each growing season, giving every vintage its own unique expression.
Discovering and enjoying Margaux wines
The wines of Margaux draw their distinctive character from the region’s gravelly soils, which give them finesse, elegance and remarkable ageing potential.
Tasting a Margaux wine is an invitation to discover a delicate balance between power and refinement. Its deep, vibrant colour reveals a bouquet of red and black fruits, often complemented by delicate notes of spice, flowers or oak, depending on the vintage and ageing process.
On the palate, Margaux wines are known for their silky texture, fine tannins and refreshing acidity, leading to a long and harmonious finish. Each vintage captures the character of its growing season, giving every bottle its own unique expression.
Whether enjoyed today or left to mature in the cellar, Margaux wines are equally at home alongside a fine meal or shared among friends, revealing the full richness and elegance of the appellation over time.
People
behind the wine
Behind every Margaux wine are passionate people with a deep connection to their terroir and a winemaking tradition passed down through generations.
Every bottle tells a story: of a place, a vintage and the people who shape the appellation day after day.
Step inside the châteaux and estates of Margaux to discover their stories, expertise and passion for wine.
Our vintages
Each vintage tells a unique story, shaped by the weather conditions of the year and the expertise of the winegrowers.
Year after year, changes in temperature, rainfall and sunshine influence how the grapes develop, giving Margaux wines their distinctive character. Drawing on their expertise, winegrowers work with these natural conditions to bring out the best in each harvest.
Every vintage therefore offers its own expression of the appellation, with its own ageing potential and aromatic profile. Whether young or more mature, Margaux wines reveal their full elegance when enjoyed at the right time.
“An other great vintage ending in 5” Christophe Capdeville, Château Brane-Cantenac
“The kind of vintage that truly excites us” Paloma Sénéclauze, Château Marquis de Terme
“Precised, eefined, deeply Margaux” Yohan Juste, Château Petit Serin
“A demanding year, well rewarded” Miguel Afonso Martinho, Château Larruau
“Winemaking craftmanship, the timeless classicism of great Bordeaux’s wines” Axel Heinz, Château Lascombes
“2024, silky tannins, beautiful acidity: a vintage that deserves to be tasted without preconceptions” Denis Lurton, Château Desmirail
“Excellence and a fighting spirit: 2024 reveals the elegance of our terroirs and the character of our grape varieties” Jean-Michel Garcion, Château Haut-Breton-Larigaudière
2023 was a remarkable vintage in the Margaux appellation, characterised by fairly heterogeneous production, ranging from opulence for some properties to scarcity for others. The storms in late spring and early summer resulted in a threat of downy mildew, with various degrees of severity depending on the vineyard, creating a unique dynamic within the appellation.
A fine July was followed by an equally fine August, with well above-average temperatures, culminating in a heatwave from 16 to 24 August, resulting in exceptionally concentrated grapes. The harvests began around 10 September and ended with some magnificent Cabernet Sauvignon in the first week of October. The grapes were of exceptional quality, suggesting that 2023 will be a vintage with an excellent capacity to age.
However, 2023 was also a year in which two major figures in our appellation’s history left us. We pay tribute in this edition to Lucien Lurton and Philippe Raoux. (…)
Edouard Miailhe, President of the Syndicat Viticole de Margaux
After relatively cool temperatures in 2021, the 2022 vintage took winegrowers in the Margaux appellation to the opposite extreme with a very hot, dry summer, punctuated by three heatwaves. This is unheard of for our region. Temperatures were between 35 and 40°C, which might be expected in a Mediterranean climate, but not in our oceanic climate. Fortunately, Vitis Vinifera originated in the Mediterranean basin, so vines tend to have a natural ability to withstand high temperatures. Nevertheless, our climate is changing and we will have to adapt to these new conditions.
Edouard Miailhe, President of the Syndicat Viticole de Margaux