Chateau Margaux

Chateau Margaux Over 600 Years Old

Chateau Margaux is a French winery that has roots dating back to about 1400. While at one time the residence sitting on its property housed England’s royalty, it has never stayed with any one owner very long. The original house on the property was lavish and castle-like, but it was torn down more than 200 years ago. Since then, a new and equally historic estate was built; it remains there today.

Mentzelopoulos Family Purchases the Chateau

By the late 1970s, a wealthy family by the name of Mentzelopoulos purchased Chateau Margaux, and has owned it ever since. The family decided to devote a large amount of money to reviving the Chateau Margaux winery and the quality of wine it produces. This family owned and operated the Chateau Margaux winery for many years, but has since sold it to a conglomeration of two large companies. However, it is still managed by a member of the Mentzelopoulos family.

High-Quality Grapes are Hand-Picked

One of the unique aspects of this particular winery is the fact that the grapes picked from the vineyards are done so by human hands. With this style of careful picking, it is extremely rare for a bad grape (either over-ripe or under-ripe) to be passed into the wine processing area. Great care is taken in the picking and processing of the grapes; this is essential for ensuring a high-quality wine.

Grand Vin Produced with Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Grapes

The grape vineyards of Chateau Margaux are grown primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot produced by this estate make up about ninety-five percent of the cepage of the grand vin. The other five percent is a combination of other grape varieties. The winery is able to produce and sell thousands of cases per year.

Vintage Bottles Worth Hundreds of Dollars

Chateau Margaux is considered to be a fine brand of wine, and many of the existing old bottles are quite expensive. In fact, some are sold at auction houses and can cost several hundred dollars. The bottles are not always purchased or won at auctions for the sole purpose of being consumed. Some people purchase the bottles as investments, knowing they will be able to sell the bottles for a profit in the future.

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