France wine

Margaux

Margaux is a distinguished wine appellation within the Haut-Médoc in Bordeaux, centered around the village of Margaux.

The appellation spans across the villages of Cantenac, Arsac, Soussans, and Labarde, covering approximately 1413 hectares of vineyards. The soil in Margaux is notably thin with a high proportion of gravel, which is believed to contribute to the quality of the wine by providing good drainage and stressing the vines to produce more concentrated fruit

The unique geography of Margaux, with its vineyards more intermingled than in other regions, and the shelter provided by the forest to the west from Atlantic breezes, allows the vines to ripen 7–10 days earlier than the rest of the Médoc. This results in supple, perfumed wines that are famous for their structure and longevity

  • Chateau Giscours, Margaux 3rd Growth, 2014

    Chateau Giscours, Margaux 3rd Growth, 2014

    Bottle

    £94.00

    2014 · %

    Round and seductive, Ch. Giscours is brimming with dark fruit this year, showing an inky colour. It is neatly packed with dense fruit, with good concentration and luscious tannins.

  • On the palate, the Clos du Jaugueyron Margaux 2011 is both elegant and powerful. The attack is marked by juicy dark fruit flavors, primarily blackcurrant and plum, that are rich and concentrated

    Clos du Jaugueyron Margaux 2011

    Bottle

    £105.00

    2011 · 13%

    Blackberry and baked plum flavors with hints of eucalyptus on the palate. Fine grained , but still present tannins with good underlying structure and a sense of freshness.

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