Who makes it
The Mentzelopoulos family acquired Château Margaux in 1977, when André Mentzelopoulos bought it from the Ginestet family. The property covers 265 hectares, with around 100 hectares of vines.
The estate has more than five centuries of history. In 1810, the Marquis de la Colonilla commissioned Louis Combes to design a new château and cellars; those buildings remain in use.
Where it grows
Château Margaux is in Margaux, within the Médoc in southwest France. Its First Growth status dates from the Bordeaux classification of 1855, which ranked named estates and their wines.
What they make
Grand Vin du Château Margaux is led by Cabernet Sauvignon and spends an average of 21 months in new French oak. Pavillon Rouge is also Cabernet Sauvignon-led, with around 20 months of ageing and nearly 60 percent new French oak.
Pavillon Blanc is made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc. It ages for around eight months, with approximately 20 percent in new French oak.