Margaux
Recognized officially in August 1954, the A.O.C. Margaux is located in the Haut-Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, north of Bordeaux, extending across the villages of Cantenac, Arsac, Soussans, Labarde, and, of course, Margaux. Its surface area of 1,490 hectares makes it the second largest in this wine subregion after Saint-Estèphe.
The 1855 Bordeaux wine classification designates 21 châteaux as grand cru for the Margaux appellation. The reds of the denomination are refined to the point that it is often said they are the most feminine of the Médoc: fragrant, perfumed, with pronounced notes of blackcurrant and, in the southern part, plum.
The 1855 Bordeaux wine classification designates 21 châteaux as grand cru for the Margaux appellation. The reds of the denomination are refined to the point that it is often said they are the most feminine of the Médoc: fragrant, perfumed, with pronounced notes of blackcurrant and, in the southern part, plum.
Climate
The dominant climate is temperate. Temperatures are sufficiently moderate and warm to support vine cultivation, even on the flattest terrains. Winters are mild and summers are hot, but without reaching drought conditions, all thanks to the proximity of the Gironde estuary. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, with autumn being the rainiest season.
Soil
The soil of the A.O.C. Margaux is the finest in Médoc, due to the high proportion of gravel, the highest in this wine-growing region. The gravel promotes better drainage and absorbs heat.
Hectares
1490
Annual production
6090000
Location
Southwest
