2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest began 18 September 2019 and ended 10 October 2019.
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Production Details Aged for 15 months in 10% new oak and 90% second-use barrels, then held in bottle until judged ready for release. The producer began releasing this vintage in spring 2025.
Tasting Notes Floral, fruity and subtly spiced bouquet; integrated oak; smooth, silky texture; rounded tannins; long, aromatic, delicate finish.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest ran from 17 September 2018 through 13 October 2018.
Production Details Released from autumn 2024. Nearly 100 separate lots were vinified, and more than 20% of production was downgraded to the bulk-only fourth selection, contributing to the limited bottled volume.
Tasting Notes Ripe, spicy red fruit; integrated oak; silky, unctuous texture; soft, fresh palate; long finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red grapes were harvested from 12 September 2017 through 3 October 2017.
Production Details The estate began selling the 2017 vintage in 2023.
Tasting Notes Flowers and red fruit; soft, fresh and balanced; concentrated, silky palate with richness supporting the tannic structure.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet and Merlot; percentages not stated
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest ran from 18 September 2015 through 6 October 2015.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Production Details Fermented in oak barrels and aged for 15 months in 10% new oak and 90% second-use barrels. Almost one quarter of production was downgraded to the bulk-only fourth selection.
Tasting Notes Delicately smoky, floral and red-fruited; silky, fresh and elegant; concentrated, smooth and notably long.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest ran from 29 September 2014 through 10 October 2014.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Production Details Fermented in oak barrels. The VINTUS sheet states 15 months of maturation in new oak barrels but supplies no new-oak percentage; this wording is retained without inferring 100% new oak.
Tasting Notes Floral and fruity; fresh, charming and elegant; gentle, smooth palate with a tighter, concentrated finish.
2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest ran from 30 September 2013 through 11 October 2013.
Production Details The wine was composed entirely of lots that previously would have gone into Pavillon Rouge; nearly one quarter of production was downgraded to the bulk-only fourth selection.
Tasting Notes Fresh and perfumed; very soft palate without harshness; delicate, immediately approachable style.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest ran from 25 September 2012 through 16 October 2012.
Tasting Notes Spice, black fruit and flowers; dense yet fresh and smooth; tightly knit, silky tannins; balanced and fine.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Red harvest started 5 September 2011; an end date is not stated.
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Production Details Aged for 15 months in 10% new oak and 90% second-use barrels, then held in bottle until ready; it was released after the 2013 vintage. The producer reports an estate-wide 2011 yield of 29 hl/ha, the smallest harvest in 20 years; this contextual estate yield is not asserted as this wine’s specific vineyard yield.
Tasting Notes Ruby-colored; floral and fruity with harmonious oak; dense, powerful and persistent, balanced by freshness.
2010 Technical Specifications
Region Margaux
Tasting Notes Complex, deep, pure and subtle nose; dense, rich and finely structured palate; long, soft, fresh and aromatic finish.
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2009 Technical Specifications
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Picking began 24 September 2009 and the estate harvest ended 14 October 2009.
Tasting Notes Deep color; floral, spicy and cocoa aromas; rich, voluptuous and concentrated; integrated tannins; soft, warm and fresh 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