Margaux (wine region)

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The Médoc wine-growing areas: The Margaux areas are shown in maroon color.

The Margaux wine-growing region in the Bordeaux wine-growing region is world-famous for its red wine .

Among the great red wines of the Médoc , the Margaux is characterized by its particular finesse. The undisputed top is the Château Margaux , named after the place .

In addition to Margaux , the municipalities of Cantenac , Soussans and Labarde as well as parts of Arsac also belong to the area of ​​the Margaux appellation . A total of around 1,100 hectares of cultivation area can be planted. Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc , Carménère , Merlot , Malbec and Petit Verdot are permitted as grape varieties in Margaux (as in the entire Bordelais) . After fermentation, the wines must have a minimum alcohol content of 10.5 °. The yield must not exceed 40 hl / ha.

The appellation only applies to red wine. The only significant white wine from Margaux is the Pavillon Blanc from Château Margaux , which is sold as Bordeaux AOC .

Margaux is also known as a female given name. The eldest granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway , who was very fond of Margaux wine , was called for this place - or for this wine - Margaux Hemingway , even though her name was Margot Louise.

List of the most famous wineries in Margaux

In addition to Château Margaux, there are also 20 Cru Classé wineries.

1994 Château Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classé
Classified plants of Margaux according to the classification of 1855
Premiers crus

Château Margaux
Deuxième Crus
Château Brane-Cantenac
Château Durfort-Vivens
Château Lascombes
Château Rausan-Ségla
Château Rauzan-Gassies
Troisième Crus
Château Boyd-Cantenac
Château Cantenac-Brown
Château Desmirail
Château Ferrière
Château Giscours
Château d'Issan
Château Kirwan
Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry
Château Marquis d'Alesme-Becker
Château Palmer
Quatrième cru
Château Marquis de Terme
Château Pouget
Château Prieuré-Lichine
Cinquièmes crus
Château Dauzac
Château du Tertre

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