Chateau Margaux

The undisputed emblem of the eponymous appellation - Premier Grand Cru Classé

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Château Margaux, synonymous with excellence and refinement, is an essential reference for wine lovers around the world. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru in 1855, this iconic wine estate of the Margaux appellation, located on the left bank of Bordeaux, embodies the very essence of luxury and French winemaking tradition. Renowned for its Château Margaux wine, its second wine Pavillon Rouge, and its exceptional white Pavillon Blanc, the estate captivates with its floral bouquet, the silky texture of its tannins, and an unrivalled aromatic complexity. 

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€140.00 - €1,700.00

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85 - 100

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Château Margaux 1949
Last one !
1 in stock
93644
Red
75cl
Damaged
High shoulder
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1949

€1,680.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€1,400.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1949
Last one !
1 in stock
93645
Red
75cl
Damaged
Mid Shoulder
Damaged caps
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Château Margaux 1949

€1,440.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€1,200.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1981 OWC
12 in stock
107851
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
91/100
95/100
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Château Margaux 1981 OWC

€420.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€350.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1981 -15% DISCOUNT !
-15%
1 in stock
108178
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
Very High Shoulder
91/100
95/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1981 -15% DISCOUNT !

€357.00 inc-VAT per bottle €420.00 inc-VAT -15%
€297.50 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1968 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
111681
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
Very High Shoulder
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1968 -10% DISCOUNT !

€486.00 inc-VAT per bottle €540.00 inc-VAT -10%
€405.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1968 -20% DISCOUNT !
-20%
2 in stock
111680
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
High shoulder
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1968 -20% DISCOUNT !

€432.00 inc-VAT per bottle €540.00 inc-VAT -20%
€360.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Blanc 2010
2 in stock
87221
White
75cl
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Bordeaux | Bordeaux

Pavillon Blanc 2010

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€250.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 2008 OWC
12 in stock
87217
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
88/100
87/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Pavillon Rouge 2008 OWC

€174.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€145.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 2011 OWC
12 in stock
87214
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
89/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Pavillon Rouge 2011 OWC

€168.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€140.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1993 OWC
12 in stock
113735
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
88/100
90/100
16/20
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Château Margaux 1993 OWC

€432.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€360.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 2003
2 in stock
114662
Red
75cl
90/100
92/100
16/20
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Pavillon Rouge 2003

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 2001
1 in stock
115296
Red
75cl
94/100
19/20
17.5/20
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Château Margaux 2001

€504.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€420.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 2009
Last one !
1 in stock
121287
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
98/100
20/20
20/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 2009

€750.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€625.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1988 -5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
15 in stock
122116
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
93/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1988 -5% DISCOUNT !

€478.80 inc-VAT per bottle €504.00 inc-VAT -5%
€399.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1998
2 in stock
122317
Red
75cl
91/100
18/20
18.5/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1998

€492.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€410.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 2000
1 in stock
122319
Red
75cl
99/100
20/20
19/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 2000

€984.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€820.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 2001
2 in stock
122320
Red
75cl
94/100
19/20
17.5/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 2001

€504.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€420.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1994
12 in stock
122868
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
91+/100
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1994

€432.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€360.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 1995 OWC
12 in stock
122871
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
89/100
89/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Pavillon Rouge 1995 OWC

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 2014
Last one !
1 in stock
124366
Red
75cl
Original wood Case - Sold by 1
95/100
95/100
18.5/20
18.5/20
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Château Margaux 2014

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€450.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1968
Last one !
1 in stock
124730
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
High shoulder
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Château Margaux 1968

€390.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€325.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
125316
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Pavillon Rouge 1994

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1993
12 in stock
125275
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
88/100
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1993

€432.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€360.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1983 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
125724
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
High shoulder
97/100
98/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1983 - PROMO -10% !

€615.60 inc-VAT per bottle €684.00 inc-VAT -10%
€513.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1988
4 in stock
126487
Red
75cl
Very High Shoulder
93/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1988

€504.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€420.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1989
2 in stock
127442
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Top Shoulder
90/100
18/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1989

€594.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€495.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1995
2 in stock
127440
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
95/100
18/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1995

€552.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€460.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1993
5 in stock
127858
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1993

€396.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€330.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1984
New
2 in stock
129317
Red
75cl
Very High Shoulder
87/100
91/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1984

€396.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€330.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1984 - PROMO -10% !
New
-10%
1 in stock
129318
Red
75cl
Damaged
Top Shoulder
87/100
91/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1984 - PROMO -10% !

€356.40 inc-VAT per bottle €396.00 inc-VAT -10%
€297.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1984 - PROMO -5% !
New
-5%
1 in stock
129316
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Very High Shoulder
87/100
91/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1984 - PROMO -5% !

€376.20 inc-VAT per bottle €396.00 inc-VAT -5%
€313.50 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 1992
New
4 in stock
129376
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Pavillon Rouge 1992

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1995
New
1 in stock
129416
Red
75cl
95/100
18/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1995

€552.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€460.00 ex-VAT
Frequently Asked Questions About Château Margaux

Among the most iconic vintages of Château Margaux, knowledgeable enthusiasts regularly cite 1953, 1961, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1990 and 2000. The 1982 vintage is often hailed as an absolute benchmark, combining concentration and velvety texture with exceptional generosity. The 2000, for its part, symbolises the entry into the new millennium with an exemplary tannic structure and remarkable ageing potential. Each of these vintages bears witness to the estate's expertise in sublimating the climatic conditions of each year.

Château Margaux produces two distinct red wines: the fine wine, simply called Château Margaux, and its second wine, the Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux. The fine wine is the result of a rigorous selection of the finest plots and the best vats, aimed at expressing the pinnacle of the estate's terroir. The Pavillon Rouge, on the other hand, offers a wonderful introduction to the world of the property, with a more approachable profile and a shorter ageing potential, while retaining the characteristic elegance of the Margaux appellation.

Château Margaux enjoys an exceptional reputation thanks to the unique quality of its terroir, located at the heart of the Margaux appellation in the Médoc. A Premier Grand Cru Classé since the 1855 classification, the estate produces wines of rare elegance and complexity, combining tannic power with aromatic finesse. Its blend, predominantly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in oak barrels, gives birth to wines with an incomparable length on the palate, a source of pride for the entire Left Bank of Bordeaux.

Opening a Château Margaux at the right moment is essential to fully enjoy its aromas. For a young or still-evolving vintage, decanting for one to two hours in a wide-based decanter allows the wine to oxygenate and opens up its still-present tannins. For older, more evolved vintages, caution is advised: a short decanting of around twenty minutes is sufficient so as not to disturb the delicate tertiary aromas. The ideal serving temperature is between 16 and 18°C to reveal the full aromatic palette of the estate.

A bottle of Château Margaux requires optimal storage conditions to reveal its full potential. It is recommended to store it horizontally in a cellar maintained between 12 and 14°C, with a humidity level of around 70%, away from light and vibrations. The estate's great vintages can be kept for several decades and gain considerably in complexity over time. Poor storage, on the other hand, can irreparably alter the balance of these exceptional wines.

Contrary to what many assume, Château Margaux does not produce exclusively red wine. The estate also produces a confidential and highly sought-after white wine: the Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc grown on a specific plot of the property. This dry white wine, of great finesse and beautiful mineral tension, is produced in very limited quantities, making it one of the rarest and most coveted dry white wines in the entire Gironde.

History of Château Margaux 

The history of Château Margaux dates back to the 12th century, when the estate, then known as La Mothe de Margaux, was a strategic property near the Gironde, dedicated to agricultural crops rather than vines. It was not until the end of the 16th century, under the aegis of the Lestonnac family, that the estate began to transform into an exceptional vineyard. From 1572, Pierre de Lestonnac restructured the property, laying the foundations for what would become a premier site of Bordeaux viticulture. By the end of the 17th century, Château Margaux extended over 265 hectares, a third of which was devoted to vines, a configuration that remains remarkably stable to this day.

In the 18th century, the estate gained notoriety. In 1771, its wines were the first clarets to be sold at auction at Christie's, and Thomas Jefferson, future President of the United States, praised their exceptional quality, declaring that there is no better bottle in Bordeaux. In 1810, the Marquis de la Colonilla had the current château built, a neo-Palladian masterpiece designed by architect Louis Combes, now classified as a historic monument. The 1855 classification consecrated Château Margaux as a Premier Grand Cru Classé, the only wine rated 20/20, confirming its supremacy.

After a difficult period marked by the French Revolution and the ravages of phylloxera in the 19th century, the estate regained its splendor in 1977 under the direction of André Mentzelopoulos. This visionary modernized the facilities and restored Château Margaux to its former glory. Upon his death in 1980, his daughter Corinne Mentzelopoulos took over, continuing her father's work with the help of consultants such as Émile Peynaud and Paul Pontallier. In 2023, a new generation takes the reins: Alexis Mentzelopoulos becomes managing director, while Alexandra Mentzelopoulos chairs the supervisory board. This transition marks a new era for Château Margaux, always faithful to its heritage while embracing innovation.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Château Margaux

The Château Margaux terroir is at the heart of the identity of its wines. Located on a mound of clay-limestone gravel, the vineyard extends over 82 hectares for red grape varieties and 11 hectares for Sauvignon Blanc dedicated to Pavillon Blanc. This unique terroir, particularly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, which represents 75% of the plantings, gives the wines incomparable structure, depth and freshness. The 20% Merlot brings roundness and softness, while Petit Verdot (3%) and Cabernet Franc (2%) enrich the aromatic complexity.

The jewel of the estate is Puch Sem Peyre, a 20-hectare parcel identified as early as the 17th century for its exceptional quality. This terroir, protected from diseases and frost by favorable climatic conditions, produces grapes of remarkable finesse and elegance, with distinctive floral notes. The planting density, at 10,000 vines per hectare, promotes optimal concentration of aromas, while the average age of the vines, approximately 35 years, guarantees harmonious maturity. Some Cabernet Sauvignon parcels even reach 80 years, conferring unique depth to great vintages.

Since 2017, Château Margaux has practiced 100% organic viticulture for its Grand Vin, with biodynamic experiments on a one-hectare parcel. These practices, combined with careful trellising and thinning of bunches, allow yields to be limited to approximately 40 hectoliters per hectare, ensuring optimal quality. The estate also adapts the orientation of its vines to counter the effects of climate change, shifting from a southwest to northeast exposure to preserve the freshness of the grapes.

Vinification at Château Margaux 

Winemaking at Château Margaux combines tradition and innovation, in cellars modernized in 2015 by architect Norman Foster. The grapes, harvested by hand in small crates, undergo rigorous sorting in the vineyard and upon reception to retain only the best fruit. Unlike some estates, Château Margaux favors manual sorting over optical, guaranteeing selection of unparalleled precision.

The vinification of red wines takes place in a combination of truncated wooden vats, a legacy of tradition, and smaller stainless steel tanks, allowing precise parcel vinification. Since 2009, the estate has used 50 tanks for 40 parcels, offering increased flexibility to isolate the best expressions of the terroir. Alcoholic fermentation is controlled to preserve yeasts, with pump-overs promoting the extraction of aromatic compounds. Malolactic fermentation takes place mainly in tanks, except for press wine, which undergoes it in barrels.

The aging of red wines, lasting 18 to 24 months, takes place in 100% new French oak barrels, a third of which are made on site by the estate's cooper. This practice ensures optimal interaction between wine and wood, enhancing the complexity and longevity of the cuvées. For Pavillon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc grapes are pressed in whole bunches without skin contact, fermented in stainless steel tanks before aging for 7 to 8 months in barrels (33% new). This process, without malolactic fermentation, preserves the freshness and acidity of the white wine.

Blending, a key moment in winemaking, is a true creation. Carried out in January for reds and in March for whites, it brings the team together for meticulous tastings to compose the three red wines (Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge, Margaux du Château Margaux) and Pavillon Blanc. This rigorous process, combined with a traceability system using laser marking (since 1989) and bubble code (since 2011), guarantees the authenticity and quality of bottles.

The Cuvées of Château Margaux

Château Margaux - The Grand Vin

Château Margaux, the estate's Grand Vin, is a global icon, recognized since the 17th century for its finesse, elegance and complexity. Composed on average of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine fully expresses the Puch Sem Peyre terroir with aromas of blackcurrant, truffle and violet. Its tannic concentration, never astringent, is accompanied by remarkable freshness, offering exceptional aging potential, sometimes beyond 60 years. Great vintages, such as 2015, 2019 or 2022, are masterpieces of emotion, while more modest vintages seduce with their early subtlety. Approximately 12,000 cases are produced annually, reflecting a draconian selection.

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux

The Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, second wine officially created in 1906, is much more than a simple complement. Made from parcels once integrated into the Grand Vin, it shares similar characteristics: pure aromas, velvety texture and a balance between power and softness. With approximately 16,000 cases per year, this wine, ready to drink earlier, offers excellent aging potential (30 to 40 years). Its quality has approached that of the Grand Vin thanks to increasingly strict selection since the 1990s.

Margaux from Château Margaux

Introduced with the 2009 vintage, Margaux du Château Margaux is the estate's third red wine. Made exclusively from the property's vines, it receives the same care as its elders, with aging in barrels. More accessible, it seduces enthusiasts with its elegance and finesse, reflecting the Margaux style. Produced in limited quantities, it is distributed in a selection of restaurants and at certain wine merchants.

Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux

The Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, produced from 11 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc, is one of the best white wines in Bordeaux. Rich, aromatic and energetic, it combines density and freshness thanks to rigorous selection (only one third of the harvest is retained). With a production of 1,600 cases per year, this wine, aged 7 to 8 months in barrels, seduces with its balance and aging potential. Since 2022, a second white wine has been introduced, further enhancing the quality of this cuvée.

The Best Vintages of Château Margaux According to Robert Parker

The wines of Château Margaux, located in the prestigious Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, are recognized worldwide for their elegance and exceptional quality. The renowned critic Robert Parker has awarded remarkable scores to several vintages from this estate. Among them, the years 1900, 1990, 2018 and 2019 achieved the perfect score of 100/100, reflecting unparalleled harmony and depth. Other vintages, such as 2000, 2015 and 2016, came close to perfection with an impressive 99/100, while the years 1928, 1953, 1982, 1996, 2005, 2009, 2010 and 2017 stand out with a score of 98/100, proving the consistency and excellence of this Premier Grand Cru Classé.

The Great Vintages of Margaux

The great vintages of the Margaux appellation embody the essence of Bordeaux terroir, combining finesse, complexity and aging potential. Among the most prestigious years, we note 1959, 1983, 1986, 1990, 1995, 1996 and 1999, renowned for their aromatic richness and balance. More recent vintages, such as 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2016, stand out for their robust structure and intensity. The years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 continue to shine, confirming the ability of Margaux wines to produce exceptional wines that seduce enthusiasts and collectors around the world.

The Other Châteaux Premiers Grands Crus Classés

Immerse yourself in the refined world of Premiers Grands Crus Classés, consecrated by the prestigious 1855 classification, and explore wines of incomparable quality and elegance. In Pauillac, Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild excel through their power and complexity, carried by Cabernet Sauvignon, with structured profiles ideal for long aging. In the Margaux appellation, Château Margaux stands out for its finesse and delicate aromas, embodying the quintessence of Bordeaux sophistication. In Pessac-Léognan, Château Haut-Brion offers wines of unique intensity, marked by exceptional gravelly terroir. Finally, in Sauternes, Château d'Yquem produces sweet wines of extraordinary richness and longevity, perfect for lovers of great sweet wines. Discover our selection of these exceptional vintages!

How to Store Château Margaux?

The preservation of a Château Margaux requires optimal conditions. Ideally, bottles should be stored horizontally in a temperature-controlled wine cellar with adequate humidity. A stable temperature between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius is recommended. It is essential to protect bottles from direct sunlight and vibrations. Château Margaux wines, particularly the oldest vintages, can benefit from bottle aging, allowing aromas and flavors to develop harmoniously.

Food & Wine Pairings with a Château Margaux

The wines of Château Margaux, due to their finesse and elegance, pair perfectly with refined dishes. Classic pairings include grilled red meats, lamb chops, duck dishes, or even more delicate dishes such as beef tenderloin and fine cheese. The complex flavors of Château Margaux can also be enjoyed with international cuisine dishes, thus offering culinary versatility.

Château Margaux embodies the timeless excellence of Bordeaux wine. Its exceptional terroir, shaped by centuries of expertise, and its winemaking methods combining tradition and modernity produce wines of rare elegance. Whether you are looking for a legendary Château Margaux 2015, a velvety Pavillon Rouge or a vibrant Pavillon Blanc, each cuvée tells a story of passion and perfection. On our Wines & Vintages website, discover an exclusive selection of Château Margaux wines at competitive prices, guaranteeing authenticity and quality. Immerse yourself in the world of this Premier Grand Cru Classé and let yourself be seduced by its heritage and unforgettable flavors. 

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