Producer Notes
The classic image of a Bordeaux chateau building is probably that of Chateau Margaux, considered the most elegant of the first growths. Ernest Hemingway’s granddaughter was named after the Chateau and the 1945 vintage is apparently the tipple of choice for Batman. After the 1940s, Margaux went through something of a slump in quality to the extent that it was barely economically viable by the early 70s. Since then though, it has come back to its former form and is now back in its rightful place at the summit of wine. The blend is 75% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and a little of the rest, and two other wines are made here: Pavillon Rouge, the second wine, and Pavillon Blanc, a small production 100% sauvignon dry white wine.
Delivery Notes
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery of this wine.
Vintage Notes
2008 was a good vintage in Margaux
2008 was an above average, long-lived vintage in Bordeaux
Alternatives in Margaux for 2008
Other vintages of Chateau Margaux
1945: £2000
1982 (in Double magnum): £5550
1982: £885
1983: £595
1994: £455
1995 (in Magnum): £1150
1995: £565
1996: £970
1999: £420
2000: £960
2006: £495
2007: £495
Other wines from Chateau Margaux
1981 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £205
1990 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £535
1996 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £225
2000 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £190
2001 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £200
2005 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £215
2008 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £170
2009 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £205
2016 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £205
2017 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux: £190
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