Château Margaux 2006 Château Margaux

Der Grand Vin des Château Margeaux gilt als einer der besten Weine der Welt und erfreut sich, wie auch das Weingut selbst, weltweiter Bekanntschaft. Im Jahr 2003 besteht er aus einer Zusammensetzung von Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), Merlot (4%), Petit Verdot (4%) und Cabernet Franc (2%). Im Keller bleibt der Wein 18-24 Monate in 100% neuen französischen Barriques, bevor er dann ohne Filtration gefüllt wird. Der Wein selbst besticht mit einer außergewöhnlichen floralen Aromen, die sich mit Brombeeren, Cassis, mineralische, Lakritze und etwas Vanille vermischen. Der Wein erscheint dicht, opulent, üppig strukturiert, mit herrlicher Süße und niedrigem Säuregehalt. Das Ganze in einer umwerfenden Konzentration, langanhaltend, mit ausgewogenem Zusammenspiel von Säure, Süße, Tannin und Holz.

Alcohol		13.0%
Vintage		2006
Volume		0.75l
Winery		Château Margaux
Rebsorte		Cuvée
Vineyard		Margaux
City		Margaux-Cantenac
Region		Bordeaux
Country		Frankreich
Stored		20.06.2022

645.00 € / Bottle

860.00 € / Liter

1 bottles available

The vineyard Margaux

Location and boundaries

Margaux is an appellation area in the Médoc on the left bank of the Gironde in the French department of Gironde. The area comprises the communes of Arsac, Cantenac, Labarde, Margaux-Cantenac and Soussans.

Climate and soils

Mild winters, good exposure to the sun and comparatively moderate summer dry periods shape the appellation. The woodland area to the west protects the vines from sea winds. The vineyards are located above all on gravelly elevations and terraces with colluvial deposits as well as on underlying geological formations of clay or limestone.

Wines and grape varieties

The Margaux AOC is limited to dry red wines made from vines within the specified production area. The wines are described as having deep colour, being suitable for ageing, fine and fruity. Approved varieties include, among others, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cot or Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for around 60 percent of the vineyard area, while Merlot in the cuvées is rarely more than 30 percent.

History and cultivation

The name Margaux was in use for wine by at least the 18th century. The first territorial outlines of the appellation were established by a ruling of a civil court in Bordeaux dated 3 December 1923; as an appellation d’origine contrôlée, it was recognised on 10 August 1954. Vineyard areas must be planted with at least 7,000 vines per hectare. Complete chemical weed control is prohibited, and vegetation between the rows must be controlled mechanically or physically.

About the winery

Location and Terroir

Château Margaux is located in the Margaux appellation in the Médoc, near Margaux-Cantenac, about 30 kilometres from Bordeaux in France. The estate comprises 265 hectares, including around 87 hectares of red and 12 hectares of white vines. The mild oceanic climate, influenced by the Atlantic and the Gironde estuary, brings mild winters, moderate summers and a gradual ripening of the grapes.

Soils and Viticulture

The terrain features tertiary limestone and clay formations, as well as quaternary deposits of gravel, sand and clay. Deep gravel is particularly characteristic of the site known as the Type-4 terrace, and supports drainage and deep rooting. The vineyard areas are divided into 126 plots, differentiated according to soil and orientation. Cover crops protect the soil, limit erosion and compaction, and support soil structure and biodiversity. The estate has completed the transition to organic farming.

Grape Varieties and Wines

In the red vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grow, with Cabernet Sauvignon predominating. The red vines are, on average, 35 years old, the white vines around 50 years. The white vineyard is planted exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc. The estate describes its red wines as an expression of finesse, structure and ripening potential. Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux stands for freshness, aromatic richness, balance and ripening potential.

History and Cellar Work

The estate was known in the twelfth century as La Mothe de Margaux. Between 1572 and 1582, Pierre de Lestonnac redesigned the estate and vineyards; by the end of the seventeenth century, the estate encompassed 265 hectares. Château Margaux has been classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé since the 1855 classification, and the Mentzelopoulos family has run the estate since 1977. The cellar work includes vinification plot by plot, fermentation, racking, topping up, maturation in cask, fining, blending and bottling.