2025 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Production Details Only 37% of the estate harvest was allocated to the Grand Vin. The stated 22 hl/ha yield describes the estate’s 2025 vintage context and is not treated as a wine-specific vineyard yield.
Tasting Notes Powerful and complex nose; creamy, velvety and dense, with superb length and a deeply expressive tannic structure and texture.
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Vintages
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Harvested in two stages: September 23–29, 2024 with the small team, then September 30–October 8, 2024 with the full picking team.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 46% of the harvest. The estate’s average 2024 yield was 30 hl/ha; that estate-wide observation is retained here rather than as a wine-specific yield claim. Rigorous vineyard sorting emphasized fruit from resilient, well-drained gravel terroirs.
Tasting Notes Wonderful finesse, lively freshness, elegant tannins, and a delicate, refined aromatic expression.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest began September 11, 2023 with the first Merlot plots; the principal Cabernet Sauvignon plots were picked September 22; harvest finished October 5.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 41% of the total harvest volume. Delicate, extended harvesting and substantial sorting were used to preserve aromatic purity after some exposed berries suffered sunburn.
Tasting Notes Fine, precise and complex, with the estate’s characteristic aromatic style and silky tannins.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red grapes were harvested September 8–27, 2022.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 40% of the harvest. Cabernet Sauvignon berries were nearly 35% smaller than normal; vinification and running-off were handled carefully so that only the silkiest tannins were extracted.
Tasting Notes Concentrated yet fresh, with delicate fruity and floral aromas, remarkable acidity and a long finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Early Merlot plots were harvested September 24, 2021; later Cabernet harvesting began October 4; harvest was completed October 13.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 36% of the harvest. The estate deliberately used gentle extraction rather than intensifying extraction and risking additional astringency.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Early Merlot harvesting began September 10, 2020; full-scale picking began September 21 with the Cabernets; harvest ended September 30.
Production Details According to the producer, the Grand Vin represented 36% of the harvest, and the estate’s average yield was 36 hl/ha. The estate-wide yield is not treated as a wine-specific vineyard yield.
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest began September 18, 2019 and ended October 10.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 37% of the harvest. The 2019 wine was the first vintage to benefit fully from the refurbished second-year cellar.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red grapes were harvested September 17–October 13, 2018.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 36% of the harvest. Extraction programs were moderated after the tannic potential was recognized, and nearly 100 separate lots were vinified to support precise selection.
Tasting Notes Highly concentrated, powerful and soft, with exceptional tannins and remarkable length.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red grapes were harvested September 12–October 3, 2017.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 37% of the harvest. After early-September rain, the estate waited for riper, more concentrated fruit rather than harvesting immediately because of botrytis risk.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red grapes were harvested September 23–October 18, 2016.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 28% of the harvest.
Tasting Notes Delicate, complex and deep nose; exceptional volume, softness and length, with retained acidity and substantial ageing potential.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red grapes were harvested September 18–October 6, 2015.
Production Details Only 35% of the harvest was selected for the Grand Vin.
Tasting Notes Concentrated and fine, with unusual vigour and strength, silky tannins, aromatic complexity and immense ageing potential.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot from the l’Eglise lot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red grapes were harvested September 29–October 10, 2014.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 36% of the harvest.
Tasting Notes Powerful and fleshy, with silky tannins, concentration and fine acidity.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot; no Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red grapes were harvested September 30–October 11, 2013.
Production Details The Grand Vin represented 38% of the harvest; sudden botrytis development prompted a rapid start to harvesting.
Tasting Notes Cabernet-dominated yet balanced, soft, charming and fine.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc; Petit Verdot was included but its percentage is not stated in the visible producer text
Region Margaux
Production Details A little under 34% of the harvest was selected for the Grand Vin. Selected press wines were incorporated for additional density and flesh without sacrificing finesse.
Tasting Notes Soft, delicate, charming and balanced, with refined mature-vine Cabernet character.
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Picking began September 22, 2010; the source does not state the completion date in the inspected entry.
Tasting Notes Exceptional aromatic finesse, restrained power, subtle freshness, purity, softness and extraordinary complexity.
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2009 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Picking began September 24, 2009 and the harvest ended October 14.
Production Details About 36% of the crop initially entered the Grand Vin selection, falling to 31% at bottling. The producer describes the alcohol as barely above 13%, which is retained as qualified text rather than an exact alcohol_percent value.
Tasting Notes Exceptional concentration, finesse, balance and freshness, with tannic power, breadth, softness and a long finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Chateau Margaux, 33460 Margaux, France
Phone
+33 (0) 5 57 88 83 83
Owner
Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos; Alexandra Petit-Mentzelopoulos
Cellarmaster
Philippe Bascaules